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Daucosma laciniata: Meadow Parasol

Daucosma laciniata, commonly known as Meadow Parasol, is a forb/herb belonging to the Carrot family (Apiaceae).

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Scientific Name: Daucosma laciniata Engelm. & A. Gray
• Common Name: Meadow Parasol
• Family: Apiaceae (Carrot Family)
• Kingdom: Plantae
• Taxonomic Serial Number (TSN): 29658
• Synonym: Daucosma laciniatum Engelm. & A.Gray (Note: While the text indicates "Synonym:.*&!", this is incomplete and doesn't provide a specific synonym. It may refer to the spelling variation 'laciniatum').

Distribution and Habitat

Daucosma laciniata is native to the United States. Specifically, it can be found from Western Texas to El Paso, New Mexico, and is located across Texas and New Mexico.

Morphological Characteristics

Daucosma laciniata is described as a forb/herb, which is a non-woody plant that is not a grass. It is medium in size and can reach a height of up to 9 meters. In the summer, it assumes a green color.

Genetic Information

Partial sequences of the Rps16 (rps16) gene and rps16-trnK intergenic spacer from the chloroplast have been documented for Daucosma laciniata (voucher Fisher s.n. (F 1501788)), with a length of 967 bp.

Nomenclature History

Daucosma laciniata was described by Georg Engelmann and Asa Gray. The name is considered validly published.

Additional Resources

• The Plant List: The Plant List (Version 1.1) includes information on Daucosma.
• Encyclopedia of Life: Information may be available at the Encyclopedia of Life, although trait data is currently lacking.
• BONAP (Biota of North America Program): BONAP's North American Plant Atlas provides distributional maps.
• Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew: Herbarium specimens are available at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (K), specimen number K000695941.
• Dave's Garden: Dave's Garden offers tips and ideas for gardens.
• USDA: The USDA provides distributional maps for Daucosma laciniata.
• iNaturalist: Daucosma laciniata is classified within iNaturalist.org.