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California rockjasmine
Scientific Name: Androsace elongata ssp. acuta
Family: Primulaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Western Rock-Jasmine (Androsace occidentalis)
The Western Rock-Jasmine, also known as California Rock-jasmine, Pygmyflower Rockjasmine, or Northern Rockjasmine, is a captivating plant found in specific regions of North America. It belongs to the genus Androsace, which includes a variety of rock-jasmine species.
Common Names:
- Western Rock-Jasmine
- California Rock-jasmine
- Pygmyflower Rockjasmine
- Northern Rockjasmine
- Northern Fairy Candelabra
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is associated with "rocky" areas and has small parts, so please use caution around pets.
Considerations for Children
- This plant is associated with "rocky" areas and has small parts, so please use caution around children.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature:
- Scientific Name: Androsace occidentalis
- Family: Primuloideae (as indicated by the directory reference)
- Synonyms:
- Androsace elongata
- Androsace acuta
- Androsace asprella
- Androsace occidentalis var. acuta
- Subspecies: Androsace septentrionalis ssp. subumbellata
Distribution and Habitat:
- Found in California, specifically southern and central regions.
- Also found in Southern Oregon and Northern California.
- Grows in rocky subalpine mountain habitats.
- Countries: United States (US), Canada (CA), Mexico (MX)
Morphological Characteristics:
- Native annual or perennial herb.
- Forms small loose rosettes of dark green leaves.
Ecological Role:
- Known to thrive high in the Fell Fields of California.
- Grows on high acidic scree in alpine environments.
Further Information:
- California Native Plant Society
- California Academy of Sciences
- Inventory of rare and endangered vascular plants of California. 3rd Ed. California Native Plant Society, Berkeley.