SafePlants

No images found for this plant ID: 10188.

Ensure images are uploaded to the Media Library and tagged with "10188" in the "plant_image_tag" taxonomy.

Safe for Children?

✅ Safe: 0
❓ Neutral: 0
❌ Unsafe: 0

Safe for Dogs?

✅ Safe: 0
❓ Neutral: 0
❌ Unsafe: 0

Safe for Cats?

✅ Safe: 0
❓ Neutral: 0
❌ Unsafe: 0

Safe for Reptiles?

✅ Safe: 0
❓ Neutral: 0
❌ Unsafe: 0

robust spineflower

Scientific Name: Chorizanthe robusta

Family: Polygonaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Robust Spineflower (Chorizanthe robusta)

The Robust Spineflower, scientifically known as Chorizanthe robusta, is an endangered annual herb native to California.

Considerations for Pets

  • The plant's common name, "spineflower," suggests the potential presence of spines or similar structures.

Considerations for Children

  • The plant's common name, "spineflower," suggests the potential presence of spines or similar structures.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Chorizanthe robusta Parry
  • Common Name: Robust Spineflower
  • Family: Polygonaceae (Buckwheat family)
  • Synonyms: Chorizanthe pungens Bentham var. robusta (Parry) Jepson
  • Varieties:
    • Chorizanthe robusta var. robusta
    • Chorizanthe robusta var. hartwegii (Benth.) Reveal &amp R. Morgan (Scotts Valley spineflower)

Distribution and Habitat

  • The Robust Spineflower is endemic to California, meaning it is found nowhere else in the world.
  • It is a coastal resident, particularly found in the sandy soils of Santa Cruz County.
  • Specific locations include Scotts Valley.
  • It may be found in woodlands with hardwood, conifer, and shrub species, sometimes near streams.

Conservation Status

  • The Robust Spineflower is listed as endangered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and classified as endangered in California.
  • Critical habitat has been designated for the species.
  • A draft recovery plan is available for public review from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Morphology and Growth Habits

  • It is an annual herb, meaning it completes its life cycle in one year.
  • It is a non-woody plant, also described as a forb/herb.
  • The plant is described as wiry.
  • The plant is a small annual plant (10 cm).

Genetics

  • A 2009 genetic study of the Pungentes subsection of Chorizanthe has been performed.

Ecology

  • Herbivory impacts the Robust Spineflower.
  • Hybridization with Monterey spineflowers (Chorizanthe pungens) is a concern.

Resources and Further Information

  • NatureServe Explorer
  • Discover Life
  • CalPhotos
  • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
  • San Jose State University ScholarWorks