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Indian Valley spinycape

Scientific Name: Aristocapsa insignis

Family: Polygonaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

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Aristocapsa insignis

Also known as Indian Valley Spinycape, Aristocapsa insignis is an annual forb/herb belonging to the Polygonaceae family.

Considerations for Pets

  • The common name "Indian Valley Spinycape" suggests the plant may possess spiny features.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Aristocapsa insignis (Curran) Reveal &amp Hardham
  • Common Name: Indian Valley Spinycape
  • Family: Polygonaceae
  • Synonyms:
    • Centrostegia insignis (Curran) A. Heller
    • Chorizanthe insignis Curran
    • Oxytheca insignis (Curran) Goodman

Morphology and Growth Habit

  • Aristocapsa insignis is classified as a forb/herb, which is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
  • It is an annual plant, meaning it completes its life cycle in one year.

Cultivation

  • It is suggested to grow Indian Valley Spinycape indoors or in a warmed greenhouse if minimum temperatures drop below 15°C.

Distribution and Habitat

  • The plant is associated with California and the Indian Valley region.

Quirky Facts

  • There is an audio pronunciation available for "Indian Valley Spinycape" on pronouncekiwi.

Further Information

  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Discover Life
  • Plantae Mundi