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Durango root
Scientific Name: Datisca glomerata
Family: Datiscaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Durango Root (Datisca glomerata)
Datisca glomerata, commonly known as Durango root, is a plant found in specific regions of North America. This article provides information about its taxonomy, distribution, and other characteristics.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Datisca glomerata (C. Presl.) Baillon
- Common Name: Durango root
- Family: Datiscaceae (Datisca family)
- Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
Datisca glomerata is native to:
- California
- Nevada
- Baja California
- Coastal ranges of southwestern North America
It typically grows in wet regions.
Morphological Characteristics
- Grows to approximately 1.25 meters (4 feet) tall.
- Has deeply cut leaflets.
- Features inconspicuous flowers lacking petals, clustered at the top.
- Hermaphroditic, with yellow tubular anthers and white styles.
- Forms seed pods.
Traditional Uses
Extracts from Datisca glomerata have been shown to have antiplasmodial activity.
Further Information
- CalPhotos: Contains images of Datisca glomerata.
- Science Direct: Published research on the antiplasmodial activity of cucurbitacin glycosides from Datisca glomerata.