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pink spineflower
Scientific Name: Chorizanthe membranacea
Family: Polygonaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Pink Spineflower (Chorizanthe membranacea)
The Pink Spineflower, scientifically known as Chorizanthe membranacea, is a fascinating member of the buckwheat family. This plant is also known by its synonym, Erigonella membranacea.
Considerations for Pets
- As a member of the spineflower family, Chorizanthe membranacea possesses spiny-looking features.
Considerations for Children
- As a member of the spineflower family, Chorizanthe membranacea possesses spiny-looking features.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chorizanthe membranacea Benth.
- Common Name: Pink Spineflower
- Family: Polygonaceae (Buckwheat Family)
- Synonym: Erigonella membranacea
Distribution and Habitat
- The Pink Spineflower is native to Oregon.
- Spineflowers, in general, are found in western North America and South America.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Chorizanthe membranacea is described as a forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant.
- It's an annual herb, meaning it completes its life cycle in one year.
- The plant is medium in size and, in summer, can assume a white coloring.
- It is an evergreen plant.
- Leaves are simple and arranged alternately.
Ecological Role
- The Ben Lomond spineflower, a relative of Chorizanthe membranacea, can be locally abundant, sometimes turning the soil surface pink when it flowers.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Distinguished from other spineflower species by having straight awns on the involucre and more rounded flower-heads.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Chorizanthe membranacea.