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whisperingbells

Scientific Name: Emmenanthe penduliflora var. penduliflora

Family: Hydrophyllaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

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Emmenanthe penduliflora - Whispering Bells

Emmenanthe penduliflora, commonly known as Whispering Bells, is the sole species in the monotypic genus Emmenanthe.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Emmenanthe penduliflora
  • Common Name: Whispering Bells
  • Genus: Emmenanthe (monotypic, containing only this species)
  • Family: Not specified in provided text.
  • Kingdom: Not specified in provided text.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Whispering Bells is found in arid and desert habitats of the southwestern United States.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • The plant is described as a viscid herb with pendulous (hanging) flowers.

Ecological Role

  • Whispering Bells is described as a common fire follower, suggesting it readily grows in areas disturbed by fire.
  • It is considered a good candidate for seed mixtures used for erosion control and fire-following revegetation.