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amblyopappus
Scientific Name: Amblyopappus
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
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Other Names:
Amblyopappus pusillus: Dwarf Coastweed
Amblyopappus pusillus is a unique plant species belonging to the daisy family (Asteraceae). It is the only species within the genus Amblyopappus.
Common Names
- Dwarf Coastweed
- Coast Weed
- Pineapple Weed
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Amblyopappus pusillus Hooker & Arnott, J. Bot. (Hooker). 3: 321. 1841.
- Family: Asteraceae (also known as Compositae)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Amblyopappus pusillus var. pusillus is considered a synonym.
- Etymology: The genus name Amblyopappus comes from the Greek words "ambly-" (blunt) and "pappos" (pappus).
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to California.
- Found elsewhere in North America.
- Occurs beyond North America (specific locations not specified).
- Often found near the coast.
Morphological Characteristics
- Annual herb.
- Reaches up to 40 cm in height.
- Sweet-scented.
- Leaves are 1-3 cm long and often fleshy.
- Stems are balsamic glandular-granuliferous.
Quirky Facts
- The plant has a balsamic fragrance and the stems are glandular-granuliferous.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Aromaticine, a natural lactone, has been isolated from the aerial parts of Amblyopappus pusillus.
Further Information
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS): TSN 185210
- BONAP's North American Plant Atlas
- Discover Life
- Encyclopedia of Life
- ASU Vascular Plant Herbarium
- B and T World Seeds' database
- Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk project (PIER)
- PlantSystematics.org