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shiny bugseed
Scientific Name: Corispermum nitidum
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Corispermum nitidum - Shiny Bugseed
Corispermum nitidum, commonly known as shiny bugseed, slender bugseed, or simply bugseed, is an annual forb/herb.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Corispermum nitidum Kit. ex J.A. Schultes
- Family: Amaranthaceae (although one reference lists Chenopodiaceae)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Coriospermum nitidum Kit . ex Schult.
Distribution and Habitat
- Shiny Bugseed is considered an exotic species in the U.S.
- It has been reported as invasive in Arizona.
- It grows on sandy soils in lowlands.
- It is found in southern Slovakia.
- The northwestern border of its distribution extends through Central.
- It can be found on sandy hills in floodplains.
Morphological Characteristics
- Plants are branched from the base (rarely slightly above the base).
- The plant typically grows to 10-55(-70) cm tall.
- It is glabrous (smooth) or sparsely covered with dendroid or stellate hairs.
- It has narrow floral bracts.
Ecological Role
- Reported invasive in Arizona.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Sucking insects (Cicadas, Lace Bugs Flase Chinch Bug, Seed Bugs) interacts with the plant.
- Mentioned as a host for plant bugs and seed bugs.