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narrowleaf crucianella
Scientific Name: Crucianella angustifolia
Family: Rubiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Narrowleaf Crucianella: A Botanical Overview
This page provides information about Crucianella angustifolia, commonly known as Narrowleaf Crucianella.
Considerations for Pets
- The provided text identifies Crucianella angustifolia as a member of the plant kingdom. While it is not specifically mentioned as toxic in this text, it is listed alongside some toxic plants in the search results provided. Further investigation into potential toxicity is recommended.
Scientific Classification
- Scientific Name: Crucianella angustifolia L.
- Common Names: Narrowleaf Crucianella, Narrowleaf Crosswort, Narrow-leaved Crosswort, Crucianella Sottile (Italian)
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Kingdom: Plantae (Vegetale)
- Division: Magnoliophyta
- Order: Rubiales
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Genus: Crucianella L.
- Species: Crucianella angustifolia L.
- Synonyms: Crucianella angustifolia subsp. oxyloba (Janka) Nyman, Crucianella oxyloba Janka
- Taxonomic Serial Number (TSN): 500223, 501818
Distribution and Habitat
- Crucianella angustifolia is described as not native to California.
- It is found in Italy, where it is known as "Crucianella a foglie strette."
Morphological Characteristics
- Crucianella angustifolia is an annual herb (T scap).
- It is classified as a dicot.
Ecological Role
- It is listed on the State Noxious Weed Board.
Related Resources
- USDA Plants Database: http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=CRAN11
- Discover Life: Information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Crucianella angustifolia.
- BioLib.cz: Photo of Crucianella angustifolia by Michael Kesl.
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS): Checklist information on Crucianella angustifolia.
- Dipartimento di Scienze della Vita, Universit di Trieste - Progetto Dryades: Photo of Crucianella angustifolia by Andrea.
- CalPhotos: Crucianella angustifolia page.