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spiny chloracantha

Scientific Name: Chloracantha spinosa

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Shrub, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Chloracantha spinosa

Also known as Spiny Chloracantha, Spiny Aster, Devilweed Aster, or Mexican Devilweed, Chloracantha spinosa is a perennial herb belonging to the Asteraceae family.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is known as Spiny Chloracantha due to its often spiny branches.

Considerations for Children

  • This plant is known as Spiny Chloracantha due to its often spiny branches.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Chloracantha spinosa (Benth.) G.L. Nesom
  • Family: Asteraceae (Aster family)
  • Synonyms: Aster spinosus Benth., Chloracantha spinosa (Benth.) G.L. Nesom var. spinosa
  • Varieties: Chloracantha spinosa var. strictospinosa S.D. Sundb., Chloracantha spinosa var. spinosa

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to California.
  • Also found in other regions.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Growth Habit: Subshrub, Shrub, or Forb/herb.
  • Duration: Perennial.
  • Plant: Rhizomatous, much-branched, up to 60 cm tall.
  • Leaves: Often absent; when present, branches are green.
  • Branches: Often spiny.
  • Flowers: Flower heads 5-7 mm high.

Quirky Facts

  • In Spanish, it is known as "espina de".

Additional Resources

  • Calflora
  • Biogeography - Compositae - Delaware - Oklahoma