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Amoreuxia wrightii: Wright's Yellowshow

Members of the genus Amoreuxia are commonly known as yellowshow. Specifically, this entry focuses on Amoreuxia wrightii, which is also known as Wright's yellowshow.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Scientific Name: Amoreuxia wrightii
• Common Name: Wright's Yellowshow
• Family: Not explicitly mentioned in the text.
• Kingdom: Not explicitly mentioned in the text.
• Taxonomic Rank: Species

Distribution and Habitat

Amoreuxia wrightii is native to Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Peru, Curaçao, and the southwestern United States, specifically Arizona and New Mexico, where it is considered very rare.

Morphological Characteristics

• The plant is a perennial herb that grows from a large tuberous root (caudex).
• Flowering occurs from July through September in years with good summer rains.
• The flower size is described as Medium Decorative, between 152mm/6 inches and 203mm/8 inches in diameter.

Considerations for Pets

The plant grows from a large tuberous root.

Considerations for Children

The plant grows from a large tuberous root.

Ecology

The text mentions that Amoreuxia palmatifida (Mexican Yellowshow) is very rare in the United States.

Cultivation

• The Yellow Show likes full sun during the summer.
• It seems to require weekly watering.

Further Information

Reference information can be found at the Southwest Environmental Information Network (SEINet). See the Arizona Rare Plant Field Guide, 2001.