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slimlobe bahia

Scientific Name: Bahia biternata

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Bahia biternata - Slimlobe Bahia

Bahia biternata, commonly known as Slimlobe Bahia, is an annual forb/herb belonging to the Asteraceae (sunflower) family.

Considerations for Pets and Children

  • The text mentions the plant has leaves that can be lobed and filiform (thread-like), which might present a minor ingestion hazard if consumed in large quantities.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Bahia biternata A. Gray
  • Common Names: Slimlobe Bahia, slim-lobe false goldfields
  • Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower family)
  • Genus: Bahia
  • Species: biternata
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Synonym: Amauriopsis biternata (based on the included URL, though this requires verification)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Bahia biternata is found in the United States, specifically in Arizona (AZ) and New Mexico (NM).
  • It thrives at elevations ranging from 1,000 to 4,500 feet.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Bahia biternata is an annual plant that typically grows to a height of up to 3 feet (approximately 8 to 40+ cm).
  • Its stems are mostly erect.
  • The leaves are generally alternate, though proximal leaves may sometimes be opposite.
  • Leaf blades can be simple or 1-2-ternately lobed, with lobes ranging from filiform (thread-like) to other shapes.
  • It has an erect development and tends to grow in both height and width, forming a rounded shrub-like shape.

Blooming Period

  • Bahia biternata blooms from May to October.

Resources and Further Information

  • USDA, NRCS (United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service)
  • Discover Life: Provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Bahia biternata.
  • ASU Herbarium (Arizona State University Herbarium)
  • Flora of North America
  • ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System) - TSN 36793
  • TaxonConcept Knowledge Base: http://lod.taxonconcept.org/ses/gXV9v.html
  • Wikimedia Species: https://species.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Amauriopsis_biternata&ampoldid=1593166 (potential synonym)