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Santa Barbara spineflower
Scientific Name: Chorizanthe wheeleri
Family: Polygonaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Chorizanthe wheeleri - Santa Barbara Spineflower
Chorizanthe wheeleri, a member of the buckwheat family (Polygonaceae), is a rare flowering plant known by the common names Santa Barbara spineflower and Wheeler's spineflower.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant is called a "spineflower", which could indicate the presence of spines, thorns or other sharp edges.
Considerations for Children
- The plant is called a "spineflower", which could indicate the presence of spines, thorns or other sharp edges.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chorizanthe wheeleri
- Common Names: Santa Barbara spineflower, Wheeler's spineflower
- Family: Polygonaceae (Buckwheat family)
Distribution and Habitat
- Spineflowers (Chorizanthe species) are found in western North America and South America.
- Specific mentions include Santa Barbara County, San Luis Obispo County, and the Santa Monica Mountains in California.
Related Species
- Chorizanthe watsonii - Fivetooth spineflower
- Chorizanthe parryi var. fernandina - San Fernando Valley Spineflower
- Chorizanthe orcuttiana - San Diego Spineflower
- Chorizanthe angustifolia - Narrowleaf spineflower
- Chorizanthe biloba - Twolobe spineflower
- Chorizanthe breweri - San Luis Obispo spineflower
- Chorizanthe polygonoides var. longispina - Long-spined spineflower
- Chorizanthe brevicornu - Brittle spineflower
Morphological Characteristics
- It is described as an annual herb.
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS database
- CalPhotos (University of California, Berkeley)
- Santa Barbara Botanic Garden