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Palmer's seaheath
Scientific Name: Frankenia palmeri
Family: Frankeniaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Palmer's Seaheath (Frankenia palmeri)
Frankenia palmeri is a flowering plant species belonging to the Frankeniaceae family. It is commonly known as Palmer's seaheath or Palmer's frankenia.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Frankenia palmeri S. Watson
- Family: Frankeniaceae (seaheath family)
- Common Names: Palmer's seaheath, Palmer's frankenia, Yerba reuma, Palmer's Sea-heath
- Synonyms: The text mentions other Frankenia species, suggesting a complex taxonomic history. Specifically, the following are listed along with F. palmeri in several instances: Frankenia magnifica, Frankenia muscosa, Frankenia orthotricha, Frankenia parvula, and Frankenia pauciflora. However, these are not explicitly stated as synonyms for F. palmeri.
Distribution and Habitat
- This low-growing shrub is found on sandy dunes along the Gulf of California.
- It is also found in Sweetwater Marsh in the United States.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Frankenia palmeri is described as a subshrub or shrub.
- It is a perennial, meaning it lives for more than two years.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page with information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Frankenia palmeri.
- CalPhotos provides images of Frankenia palmeri.
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