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Thurber's desertpeony
Scientific Name: Acourtia thurberi
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Actia thurberi: Thurber's Desert Peony
Actia thurberi, commonly known as Thurber's desert peony, is a North American plant species belonging to the sunflower family (Asteraceae).
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Actia thurberi (A. Gray) Reveal & King
- Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower Family)
- Genus: Actia D. Don – desertpeony, desert peony
- Synonyms: The provided text does not list any explicit synonyms, however the use of alternative naming conventions "desertpeony" and "desert peony" could be interpreted as such.
Distribution and Habitat
- Actia thurberi is native to the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts.
- It is found in Arizona, New Mexico and Mexico (Chihuahua, Durango, Sonora).
- Specifically mentioned habitats include gravel and caliche soils in warm Sonoran desert scrub, typically at elevations of 100-200 meters. It can also be found on northwest-facing slopes on rock outcrops.
Morphological Characteristics
- Flowers are pink.
- Blooms mid to late fall.
- Can reach up to 50 cm in height.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The plant interacts with Megachilid Bees (Megachilidae).
Further Information
- Dave's Garden is mentioned as a source for gardening tips and information.
- Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences.
- worldbotanical.com