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conimitella
Scientific Name: Conimitella
Family: Saxifragaceae
Category: Dicot
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Conimitella williamsii
Also known as William's Conimitella or William's Mitrewort, Conimitella williamsii is a perennial forb belonging to the Saxifragaceae family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Conimitella williamsii (D. C. Eaton) Rydberg
- Synonym: Heuchera williamsii D. C. Eaton
- Family: Saxifragaceae (Saxifrage Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
Distribution and Habitat
- Conimitella williamsii is found in North America, with specimen records primarily from Idaho and Montana.
Morphological Characteristics
- Life Form: Perennial forb/herb.
- Leaves: Basal, reniform (kidney-shaped), crenate (scalloped edges), and simple.
- Flowers: White and arranged in a racemose inflorescence. Flowering period is June to August.
Genetic Information
- Studies have noted bivalent formation in intergeneric hybrids involving Conimitella williamsii.
- Each species in Conimitella and Mitella possess unique allozymes.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Naturally occurring hybrids have been reported between Conimitella and Mitella.
- It is part of the Heuchera group (Heuchera, Bensoniella, Conimitella, Elmera, Lithophragma, Mitella, Tellima).
Further Information
- SaxBase is an online database of Saxifrages that includes information on Conimitella williamsii.
- BONAP's North American Plant Atlas provides information and maps for Conimitella.