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fleshcolor pincushion
Scientific Name: Chaenactis xantiana
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Chaenactis xantiana
Also known as Mojave pincushion, Xantus pincushion, fleshcolor pincushion, or flesh-colored pincushion, Chaenactis xantiana is a flowering plant belonging to the Asteraceae family.
Considerations for Pets
- The name "pincushion" may suggest the presence of spines or sharp structures. Further research is recommended to determine if this poses a risk to pets.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chaenactis xantiana A. Gray
- Family: Asteraceae
- Genus: Chaenactis DC.
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Xantus' chaenactis
Distribution and Habitat
- Found in the Flora of North America.
Morphological Characteristics
- Classified as a forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- Plants can grow to be 10-40 cm in height.
- Proximal indument is grayish and sparsely arachnoid, becoming glabrescent (smooth) early on.
Additional Information
- Stephen Dowlan holds the copyright to a photograph and associated text of Chaenactis xantiana. Use requires express written permission.
Resources
- Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Chaenactis xantiana.
- Charles Webber at the California Academy of Sciences took a photo of Chaenactis xantiana in 1998.
- CalPhotos has an image of Chaenactis xantiana taken by Neal Kramer in 2013.