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Roan Mountain false goat's beard

Scientific Name: Astilbe crenatiloba

Family: Saxifragaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names: TN (Roan false goat's-beard)

       

Roan Mountain False Goat's Beard

Learn about the unique characteristics and habitat of the Roan Mountain False Goat's Beard (Astilbe crenatiloba), a rare plant found in a specific region of the United States.

Scientific Name and Common Names

  • Scientific Name: Astilbe crenatiloba (Britton) Small
  • Common Names:
    • Roan Mountain False Goat's Beard
    • False Goat's Beard

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Family: Saxifragaceae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Synonyms:
    • Astilbe biternata (Vent.) Britton ex Kearney (accepted name, though sometimes used synonymously, it refers to Appalachian False Goat's Beard).

Distribution and Habitat

  • This plant is endemic to Roan Mountain, specifically found in Carter County, Tennessee.
  • Its global range is limited to Roan Mountain, Tennessee.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habit

  • Astilbe crenatiloba is a perennial forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass and lives for more than two years.

Ecological Role

  • The text mentions the Roan Mountain False Goat's Beard in the context of plant extinctions within the Americas, highlighting its vulnerability.

Further Information

  • Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Astilbe crenatiloba.
  • The Plant Data Center in Baton Rouge, LA, is a resource for information.