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Palmer's spineflower
Scientific Name: Chorizanthe palmeri
Family: Polygonaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Palmer's Spineflower (Chorizanthe palmeri)
Palmer's Spineflower, scientifically known as Chorizanthe palmeri, is an annual herb belonging to the buckwheat family (Polygonaceae).
Considerations for Pets and Children
- The name "spineflower" suggests the potential presence of spines or sharp structures.
- As an annual herb, it produces seeds, which could be a potential choking hazard for small animals or children.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chorizanthe palmeri S. Watson
- Common Name: Palmer's Spineflower
- Family: Polygonaceae (Buckwheat Family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms/Alternative Names: Chorizanthe palmeri S. Wats.
Distribution and Habitat
Spineflowers in general are found in western North America and South America. Chorizanthe palmeri has been specifically documented in San Luis Obispo, CA.
Morphological Characteristics
- Duration: Annual
- Growth Habit: Forb/herb
- Plants are described as erect to spreading, ranging in height from (0.5-)1-3(-4) dm (decimeters), approximately 2-16 inches.
- They are appressed-pubescent (covered with closely pressed hairs).
- Leaves have a basal petiole (leaf stalk) of 1-3 cm and an oblanceolate blade of 1-3 x 0.4-0.8 cm.
Additional Information
- Palmer's Spineflower is a flowering plant.
- It is classified as a plant of type Forb/herb.
Further Resources
- Wikipedia is mentioned as a source of information under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.
- MyTreeDB is mentioned, though specifically for a Loader GIF.
- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System) is referenced with a Unique Identifier: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.