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prickly spineflower
Scientific Name: Chorizanthe rectispina
Family: Polygonaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Chorizanthe rectispina: Prickly Spineflower
Chorizanthe rectispina, a member of the buckwheat family (Polygonaceae), is commonly known as prickly spineflower and straight-awned spineflower.
Considerations for Pets
This plant is named "prickly spineflower," suggesting the presence of spines. Be mindful of this when keeping it in areas accessible to pets.
Considerations for Children
The plant's common name, "prickly spineflower," implies that it has spines. Exercise caution when planting it where children might interact with it.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chorizanthe rectispina Goodman
- Family: Polygonaceae (Buckwheat Family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: None explicitly listed, but it is often referred to by its common names.
- Nomencl. ref.: Ann . Missi Bot. Gard. 1934, xxi. 72.
Distribution and Habitat
Spineflowers, including Chorizanthe rectispina, are found in western North America and South America. It is specifically mentioned as being endemic to California, where it is known from a limited number of occurrences.
Morphology and Growth Habit
- Chorizanthe rectispina is described as a forb/herb, specifically a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- It is an annual plant.
- Plant spreading to decumbent, appressed pubescent annual herbs
Related Species
- Chorizanthe rigida (devil's spineflower, rigid spineflower)
- Chorizanthe angustifolia (narrowleaf spineflower)
Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Chorizanthe rectispina.