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featherleaf desertpeony

Scientific Name: Acourtia runcinata

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Actia runcinata - Featherleaf Desertpeony

Actia runcinata, commonly known as Featherleaf Desertpeony or desert paeonia, is a North American plant species belonging to the sunflower family.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Actia runcinata (Lag. ex D. Don) B.L. Turner
  • Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower family)
  • Synonyms:
    • Clarionia runcinata Lagasca ex D. Don
    • Perezia runcinata (Lag. ex D. Don) Lag. ex A. Bonpl.) Less. ssp. sonchifolia (Baker) Vuilleum.
    • Perezia sonchifolia Baker

Distribution and Habitat

Actia runcinata is native to North America.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Habit: Forb/herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass)
  • Duration: Perennial

Quirky Facts

  • The common name includes variations in spelling and capitalization, such as "Featherleaf Desert-peony" and "featherleaf desertpeony."

Further Information

  • Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Actia runcinata.
  • Dave's Garden: A community forum where gardeners share tips and ideas.