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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.