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John crownose

Scientific Name: Scybalium jamaicense

Family: Balanophoraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Scybalium jamaicense - John Crow Nose

This plant is known by the scientific name Scybalium jamaicense (Sw.) Schott &amp Endl., with "John Crow Nose" being a common name.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Accepted Scientific Name: Scybalium jamaicense (Sw.) Schott &amp Endl.
  • Rank: Species
  • Nomenclature Reference: Melet. Bot. 12. 1832.
  • Common Name: John Crow Nose

Distribution and Habitat

This plant is noted as being native to Jamaica.

Additional Information

  • Discover Life provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Scybalium jamaicense.