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clapdaisy

Scientific Name: Clappia

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

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Clappia and Pseudoclappia: Exploring the Clapdaisies

This page provides information about plants commonly known as clapdaisies, specifically focusing on the genera Clappia and Pseudoclappia. These plants belong to the Asteraceae family (sunflowers).

Scientific and Common Names

  • Clappia A. Gray: Clapdaisy
  • Clappia suaedifolia A. Gray: Fleshy Clapdaisy
  • Pseudoclappia Rydb.: False Clapdaisy
  • Pseudoclappia arenaria Rydb.: Trans-Pecos False Clapdaisy
  • Pseudoclappia watsonii: Watson's False Clapdaisy

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Kingdom: Plantae (Plants)
  • Family: Asteraceae (Sunflowers, Tnesols)
  • Genus: Clappia A. Gray - clapdaisy, Pseudoclappia Rydb. - False Clapdaisy
  • Species: Clappia suaedifolia A. Gray - Fleshy Clapdaisy, Pseudoclappia arenaria Rydb.

Clappia suaedifolia is noted as the sole species in its monotypic genus. This means it is the only known species within the Clappia genus.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Pseudoclappia arenaria (Trans-Pecos False Clapdaisy) is found in the Trans-Pecos region.
  • Trans-Pecos False Clapdaisy thrives in cinega habitats but only on highly alkaline soils.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Both Clappia suaedifolia and species of Pseudoclappia are described as subshrubs.
  • Trans-Pecos False Clapdaisy is a short, woody plant.
  • Trans-Pecos False Clapdaisy has succulent leaves.

Ecological Role

  • Clappia is one of two endemic genera of woody plants within its ecoregion.

Further Resources

  • Dave's Garden offers tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.
  • Garden Guides provides information on plants commonly known as Clapdaisy.
  • Discover Life provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Pseudoclappia arenaria.
  • USDA PLANTS Profile provides information on Clappia, including scientific names and common names.