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largebract spiderling
Scientific Name: Boerhavia wrightii
Family: Nyctaginaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Boerhavia wrightii
Boerhavia wrightii, commonly known as largebract spiderling or Wright's boerhavia, is a flowering plant belonging to the four o'clock family (Nyctaginaceae).
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is an herb/forb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass), which may be attractive to some animals.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Boerhavia wrightii A. Gray
- Family: Nyctaginaceae (Four o'clock family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: The provided text suggests Wright's boerhavia and largebract spiderling are sometimes used synonymously with Boerhavia wrightii.
Common Names
- Largebract spiderling
- Wright's boerhavia
- Spiderling
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the deserts.
- Native to Texas.
- Found in the United States (e.g., Arizona, New Mexico).
- Not found in Idaho.
Morphological Characteristics
- Growth Habit: Forb/herb (non-woody plant).
- Duration: Annual.
- Stems: Erect or ascending, branched throughout, ranging from 20-60 dm in length.
- Taproot: Tapered, soft or woody.
Ecological Role
- Hot-weather annual.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Lined sphinx moth caterpillars (Hyles lineata) have been observed in relation to this plant.