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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.