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Nevada sumpweed
Scientific Name: Chorisiva nevadensis
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Nevada Sumpweed
Explore the details of Nevada Sumpweed (Chorisiva nevadensis), a plant found in specific regions of the United States.
Considerations for Pets
- Nevada Sumpweed is an herb.
- Nevada Sumpweed is an annual.
Common Names
- Nevada Sumpweed
- Nevada Marsh-Elder
- Nevada Povertyweed
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chorisiva nevadensis (M.E. Jones) Rydb.
- Family: Asteraceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Rank: Species
- Synonym: Iva nevadensis M.E. Jones (Note: Chorisiva nevadensis is sometimes considered not an active name and the reader is directed to Euphrosyne nevadensis)
Distribution and Habitat
- National Distribution: United States
- Primarily found in the western United States, including Nevada and eastern California (Inyo County).
- Often found in disturbed sites.
Morphological Characteristics
- Lifespan: Annual
- Structure: Herb (Forb/herb)
Ecological Role
- The plant is regularly occurring, but its current status (e.g., invasive or endangered) is undetermined.
Historical Context
- Sumpweed, along with plants like chenopod, has historical use as food by indigenous people in regions like Illinois.