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Catalina tarweed

Scientific Name: Deinandra clementina

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Shrub, Subshrub

Duration: Perennial

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Catalina Tarweed (Deinandra clementina)

Catalina tarweed, also known as Island tarplant, is a plant found in specific regions of North America. It's important to note that the name "tarweed" is applied broadly, with several species belonging to different genera.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is a shrub or subshrub.
  • Other Tarweeds are know to have sticky glandular foliage.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Deinandra clementina (B.G. Baldwin)
  • Synonym: Hemizonia clementina Brandegee
  • Common Names: Catalina tarweed, Island tarplant
  • Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower family)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to California and Baja California.
  • Endemic to Santa Catalina Island. Also found on Santa Barbara, San Nicolas, and San Clemente Islands.
  • Prefers dry shade environments.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Growth habit: Shrub, Subshrub
  • Duration: Perennial

Garden Usage

  • A good medium ground cover for dry shade.
  • Fragrant.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Cassin's Auklets are found nesting under Catalina Tarweed.

Related Species

  • Other tarweeds include: Red Rock Tarweed (Deinandra arida), Coastal Tarweed (Deinandra corymbosa), Clustered Tarweed (Deinandra fasciculata), Hayfield Tarweed (Hemizonia congesta), Grassland Tarweed (Deinandra streetsii), Livermore Tarweed (Deinandra bacigalupii), Santa Susana Tarweed.

Further Information

  • USDA PLANTS database
  • CalPhotos