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Riverside spineflower
Scientific Name: Chorizanthe xanti var. xanti
Family: Polygonaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Chorizanthe xanti: The Riverside Spineflower
Chorizanthe xanti, commonly known as the Riverside spineflower, is a fascinating member of the buckwheat family.
Considerations for Pets
- As a "spineflower," this plant may possess spiny or sharp features.
Considerations for Children
- As a "spineflower," this plant may possess spiny or sharp features.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chorizanthe xanti S. Watson
- Common Name: Riverside spineflower
- Family: Buckwheat (Polygonaceae)
- Varieties:
- Chorizanthe xanti S. Watson var. xanti
- Chorizanthe xanti S. Watson var. leucotheca Goodman (also known as white bracted spineflower)
- Pronunciation: kor-i-ZAN-the ZAN-tee lew-ko- THEE-ka (for var. leucotheca)
Distribution and Habitat
- Chorizanthe xanti is endemic to California, USA.
- Specific locations mentioned include the Liebre Mountains area near Devils Gulch, Los Angeles County, and Riverside County.
- Spineflowers, in general, are found in western North America and South America.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It is an annual herb.
- Chorizanthe is a genus of small, squat, herbaceous plants.
Ecology
- Found in Riversidian sage scrub.
Additional Notes
- It prefers full sun.
- These plants don’t like cold temperatures.