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dicranocarpus

Scientific Name: Dicranocarpus

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

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Dicranocarpus parviflorus: An Overview

Dicranocarpus parviflorus, also known as Pitchfork, is the sole species within the genus Dicranocarpus. This flowering plant belongs to the daisy family (Asteraceae).

Considerations for Pets and Children

  • The plant is known as "pitchfork," which suggests potential sharp or pointed features.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Dicranocarpus parviflorus A. Gray
  • Common Name: Pitchfork
  • Family: Asteraceae (Daisy family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae (Plant)
  • Synonym: Heterosperma dicranocarpum A. Gray

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Mexico and the United States.
  • Common in Trans-Pecos Texas and southeastern New Mexico.
  • Often found on gypsum substrates.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Described as a dichotomously-branching, Bidens-like annual.

Classification

  • Phylum: Anthophyta
  • Class: Dicotyledoneae (also referred to as Magnoliopsida)
  • Order: Asterales

Related Resources

  • USDA, ARS, Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN): Provides information on Dicranocarpus and its species.
  • The Plant List: Includes scientific plant names for the genus Dicranocarpus.
  • IPNI (International Plant Names Index): A database of plant names.
  • Australian Plant Name Index: A resource for plant names.
  • Index Nominum Genericorum (ING): A database of generic names in botany.
  • BONAP's North American Plant Atlas: Provides distribution maps and information.
  • NCBI Taxonomy: Offers taxonomic information.
  • Discover Life: Provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution.
  • ASU Vascular Plant Herbarium: Contains information about Dicranocarpus parviflorus.
  • Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center: Dedicated to protecting and preserving North America's native plants.
  • PlantSystematics.org: Provides classification, nomenclature, and synonymy information.