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leafy raillardiopsis

Scientific Name: Anisocarpus scabridus

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Anisocarpus scabridus: Leafy Raillardiopsis

Anisocarpus scabridus, commonly known as leafy raillardiopsis, is a flowering plant species belonging to the aster family (Asteraceae).

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Anisocarpus scabridus (Eastw.) B.G. Baldw.
  • Common Name: Leafy Raillardiopsis
  • Family: Asteraceae (Aster family)
  • Synonyms:
    • Raillardella scabrida Eastw.
    • Raillardiopsis scabrida (Eastw.) Rydb.

Distribution and Habitat

This species is endemic to North America and specifically found in northwestern California.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Habit: Forb/herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass).
  • Duration: Perennial.

Interactions with Other Organisms

The density and occurrence of trichomes (scabrid and glochidiate) on the leaves can vary based on seasonal and ecological factors.

Further Information

  • USDA PLANTS Database: http://plants.usda.gov
  • British Database of World Flora and Fauna
  • International Plant Names Index