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Otay tarweed
Scientific Name: Deinandra conjugens
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Otay Tarweed (Deinandra conjugens)
Deinandra conjugens, commonly known as Otay tarweed or Otay tarplant, is a rare flowering plant belonging to the aster family (Asteraceae).
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Deinandra conjugens (D.D. Keck) B.G. Baldw.
- Synonym: Hemizonia conjugens D.D. Keck (not an active name)
- Family: Asteraceae (Aster family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Genus: Deinandra
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to a small area, specifically the Otay Mesa area in San Diego County, California, and northern Baja California.
- Also found in the Otay River Valley and the San Ysidro area.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Classified as a forb/herb, which means it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- It is an annual plant, completing its life cycle in one year.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- According to one source, Otay Tarweed has a "No" rating for safety for children, dogs, and cats.
Ecological Role
- Listed as an endangered species in the U.S.
Further Information
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