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Kern tarweed

Scientific Name: Deinandra pallida

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

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Deinandra pallida (Kern Tarweed)

Deinandra pallida, commonly known as Kern tarweed, is a plant species native to California.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Deinandra pallida (D.D. Keck) B.G. Baldw.
  • Common Name: Kern Tarweed
  • Family: Asteraceae (Aster or Sunflower family)
  • Genus: Deinandra Greene – tarweed
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonym: Hemizonia pallida D.D. Keck (not an active name, please see Deinandra pallida)

Distribution and Habitat

  • This species has been found in the Coast Ranges of California and is particularly associated with Kern County.
  • It is often found in uncultivated areas, including those locally referred to as "deserts" within Kern County.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Deinandra pallida is classified as a forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
  • It is an annual plant, completing its life cycle within one year.