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dwarf desertpeony
Scientific Name: Acourtia nana
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Actia nana: Desert Holly or Dwarf Desert Peony
Actia nana, commonly known as desert holly or dwarf desert peony, is a perennial plant native to North America.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is sometimes referred to as "desert holly". The sharp edges of holly-like plants can sometimes cause irritation if handled or ingested.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Actia nana
- Common Names: Desert holly, dwarf desert peony, dwarf desertpeony
- Synonym: Perezia nana
- Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower family)
- Rank: Species
- Genus: Actia D. Don (desertpeony, desert peony)
Distribution and Habitat
- Found in the Sonoran Desert.
- Native to Texas and other US states.
- Also found in the Madrean Sky Islands, Llano Estacado, and Chihuahuan Desert regions.
- Grows in desert grasslands mixed with open woodlands.
Morphological Characteristics
- Perennial herb.
- Has white to pink flowers.
Quirky Facts
- Despite being called desert peony, it does not greatly resemble peonies or poppies.
Related Species
- Actia thurberi (Thurber's desert peony)
Further Information
- SEINet (Southwest Environmental Information Network)
- Gardens Navigator
- World Botanical