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common bearpoppy
Scientific Name: Arctomecon humilis
Family: Papaveraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Arctomecon humilis: Dwarf Bearpoppy
Arctomecon humilis, commonly known as dwarf bearpoppy or common bearpoppy, is a rare forb/herb belonging to the Papaveraceae (Poppy) family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Arctomecon humilis Coville
- Family: Papaveraceae (Poppy Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: USDA Symbol: ARHU3
- Common Names: Dwarf bearpoppy, common bearpoppy, dwarf bear poppy, Low bear-claw poppy, Dwarf bearclaw poppy
- Nomencl. ref.: Proc. Biol . Soc. Washington vii. (1892) 67.
Distribution and Habitat
The dwarf bearpoppy is found in Utah and favors specialized habitats. Displays of the related Las Vegas bearpoppy (Arctomecon californica) are common along portions of roads near Roger Spring. The Las Vegas bearpoppy's habitat is in the harshest and driest soils in the Mojave Desert.
Ecological Role
The dwarf bearpoppy is listed as an endangered species in Utah and is on the U.S. Endangered Species List. Grazing at the same time of year could be detrimental to this species.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
Arctomecon humilis is a non-woody plant (forb/herb). Its common name, "bearpoppy," alludes to the effect of its hairy appearance, reminiscent of a bear paw.
Genetic Information
Westerly populations of the *Arctomecon* genus exhibit greater genetic variability and share more alleles with closely related species.
Further Information
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
- Discover Life
- Dave's Garden
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
- uBio
- portal-jardin.com
- species.wikimedia.org