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Peebles' bluestar

Scientific Name: Amsonia peeblesii

Family: Apocynaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Peebles' Bluestar (Amsonia peeblesii)

Peebles' Bluestar, scientifically known as Amsonia peeblesii, is a perennial forb/herb belonging to the genus Amsonia. It is also commonly referred to as Peebles blue star or Peebles' blue-star.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Amsonia peeblesii Woodson
  • Family: Apocynaceae (dogbane family)
  • Genus: Amsonia Walter (slimpod, bluestar)
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: T.H. Kearney and R.H. Peebles 9568, 27 May 1934; Amsonia tomentosa var. stenophylla Kearney &amp Peebles

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Arizona.
  • Habitat is non-marine.

Morphological Characteristics

  • A perennial herb that typically grows to 4-9 dm tall.
  • Glabrous (smooth) plant.
  • Leaves are oblong-linear.

Additional Information

  • Amsonia peeblesii is sometimes confused with other Amsonia species, such as Amsonia tomentosa (woolly bluestar).

Resources

  • Discover Life: Provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Amsonia peeblesii.
  • nnhp.nndfw.org: Additional information may be available on this website.