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anelsonia
Scientific Name: Anelsonia
Family: Brassicaceae
Category: Dicot
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Anelsonia eurycarpa: Daggerpod
Anelsonia eurycarpa, commonly known as daggerpod, is a unique perennial herb belonging to the mustard family. This page provides a detailed overview of this plant, including its taxonomy, distribution, and ecological significance.
Considerations for Pets
- Members of the mustard family (Brassicaceae) have various levels of toxicity, though this plant does not specify a toxicity level.
Scientific Classification
- Scientific Name: Anelsonia eurycarpa (A. Gray) J.F. Macbr.
- Common Names: Daggerpod, broad pod anelsonia
- Family: Brassicaceae (alt. Cruciferae)
- Kingdom: (Implied - Plantae)
- Rank: Species
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
Anelsonia eurycarpa was initially described and validly published by Asa Gray. Later, James Francis Macbride and Edwin Payson reclassified it.
- Synonyms:
- Draba eurycarpa A. Gray (basionym)
- Parrya eurycarpa (A. Gray) Jeps.
- Phoenicaulis eurycarpa
Distribution and Habitat
Anelsonia eurycarpa is native to California and is considered endemic to the region, meaning it is exclusively found there.
- Specific locations include areas above the treeline near Mt. Patterson in the Sweetwater Mountains, California.
Morphological Characteristics
- Perennial herb
- Cespitose (growing in tufts or clumps)
- Deep-rooted
- Scapose (having a leafless flower stalk)
- Pubescent (covered in short, soft hairs) with short-stalked, dendritic or irregularly forked trichomes (hairs)
- Stems are erect and unbranched.
Further Information
For more in-depth information, you can explore the following resources:
- Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN)
- BONAP's North American Plant Atlas
- CalPhotos
- Tropicos
- PlantSystematics.org
- Discover Life