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Acaena pinnatifida var. californica
Scientific Name: Acaena pinnatifida var. californica
Family: Rosaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Acaena pinnatifida var. californica: California Sheepburr
Acaena pinnatifida var. californica, commonly known as California Sheepburr or California Acaena, is a perennial herb endemic to California.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant may have burrs or small parts that could potentially become attached to fur or be ingested.
Considerations for Children
- This plant may have burrs or small parts that could potentially be a choking hazard or cause minor skin irritation if handled.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Acaena pinnatifida var. californica (Bitter) Jeps.
- Family: Rosaceae (Rose Family)
- Rank: Variety
- Synonyms:
- Acaena californica Bitter
- Acaena pinnatifida var. aconcaguensis Bitter
- Nomenclatural Reference: Man. Fl. Pl. Calif. Jepson 501. 1925.
- Taxonomic Serial No.: 531456
- The variety name was validly published by Friedrich August Georg Bitter.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to California and endemic to California.
- Concentrated in the San Francisco Bay Area.
- Found in coastal scrub areas and coastal strand environments.
- Associated Plant Communities: Northern Coastal Scrub, Coastal Strand.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Perennial herb.
- Grows from branched, subwoody rhizomes which travel through rocky soils atop coastal areas.
- Leaf length: 3–12 [cm] (From The Jepson Manual, 2nd ed.)
Ecology
- Grows in rocky soils atop coastal areas.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Grows alongside plants such as yarrow, clarkias, lupines, and poppies.
Further Information
- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System): TSN 531456
- CalPhotos: Acaena pinnatifida var. californica page
- International Plant Names Index (IPNI)
- The Jepson Manual, 2nd ed.