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hairy cyanea

Scientific Name: Cyanea pilosa ssp. longipedunculata

Family: Campanulaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Tree, Subshrub, Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Cyanea pilosa - Hairy Cyanea

Cyanea pilosa, commonly known as hairy cyanea, is a flowering plant species belonging to the genus Cyanea.

Considerations for Pets

  • Some species within the genus Cyanea have hairy leaves and flowers.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cyanea pilosa A. Gray
  • Common Name: Hairy Cyanea
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Family: Campanulaceae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
  • Synonyms:
    • Cyanea megacarpa (Rock) Rock
    • Cyanea longipedunculata Rock (for Cyanea pilosa A. Gray ssp. longipedunculata)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Cyanea pilosa pilosa is found in Mexico and the United States.

Morphology and Growth Habits

  • The hairy cyanea is a medium-sized plant, reaching up to 2 meters in height.
  • It is not an evergreen, meaning it loses its leaves seasonally.
  • Other plants in the Cyanea genus include long-lived herbaceous varieties with creeping or semi-upright stems growing up to 30 cm tall. These stems are hairy, somewhat fleshy, and regularly produce roots.
  • Some species of Cyanea have hairy leaves and flowers.

Related Species

  • Cyanea parvifolia (Waioli Valley rollandia)
  • Cyanea pinnatifida (sharktail cyanea)
  • Cyanea cylindrocalyx (Splitleaf Cyanea)
  • Cyanea comata (Hairy-tuft Cyanea)

Further Information

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