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succulent owl's-clover
Scientific Name: Castilleja campestris ssp. succulenta
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names: CA (succlent owl's-clover)
Castilleja campestris ssp. succulenta: Succulent Owl's-Clover
Succulent owl's-clover, also known as fleshy owl's-clover, is a fascinating annual herb with a unique ecological story.
Considerations for Pets
- The text indicates that this plant is succulent.
Considerations for Children
- The text indicates that this plant is succulent.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Castilleja campestris ssp. succulenta
- Common Names: Succulent owl's-clover, fleshy owl's-clover
- Family: Orobanchaceae (Snapdragon family), formerly Scrophulariaceae (Figwort family)
- Synonyms:
- Orthocarpus campestris var. [Information missing in original text, likely a variety name]
- Castilleja campestris (Benth.) T.I. Chuang & Heckard subsp. succulenta (Hoover) T.I. Chuang & Heckard
- Castilleja campestris (Benth.) Chuang & Heckard ssp. succulenta (Hoover) Chuang & Heckard
Distribution and Habitat
- Endemic to California.
- Specifically found in vernal pools along the rolling lower foothills and valleys along the eastern San Joaquin Valley in the Southern Sierra Nevada region.
Ecological Role
- Succulent owl's-clover is a California endangered plant species, protected by law.
- Its habitat is threatened by development, which can lead to habitat loss and hydrologic effects.
Quirky Facts
- Native Americans traditionally used paintbrushes and owl's clovers medicinally, though the specific uses and species are not detailed in this text.
Further Information
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