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Ceanothus cuneatus (Buckbrush, Wedgeleaf Ceanothus)

Ceanothus cuneatus, commonly known as buckbrush or wedgeleaf ceanothus, is a flowering shrub with several interesting features.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Scientific Name: Ceanothus cuneatus
• Common Names: Buckbrush, Wedgeleaf Ceanothus
• Family: Rhamnaceae (Buckthorn Family)

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

• Evergreen shrub
• Branching: Opposite (unlike some other Ceanothus species)

Distribution and Habitat

• Found in Oregon and California.

Draba cuneifolia (Wedgeleaf Draba)

Draba cuneifolia, known commonly as Wedgeleaf Draba is an interesting plant from the Mustard Family (Brassicaceae).

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Scientific Name: Draba cuneifolia
• Common Names: Wedgeleaf Draba, Wedge-leaved Whitlow-grass
• Family: Brassicaceae (also known as Cruciferae) - Mustard Family

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

• Annual herb
• Grows from a taproot
• Height: 3.9 to 8 inches (1 to 20 cm) tall
• Stems: Erect, simple or branched at the base, stiff-hairy
• Leaves: Basal leaves are coarsely-toothed and covered with branched hairs

Distribution and Habitat

• Commonly found on sandy, granitic soils.

Additional Information

• Blooms from February to April.

Eryngium cuneifolium (Wedgeleaf Eryngo, Wedge-leaved Button-Snakeroot)

Eryngium cuneifolium, commonly known as wedgeleaf eryngo or wedge-leaved button-snakeroot, is a rare species in the carrot family.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Scientific Name: Eryngium cuneifolium
• Common Names: Wedgeleaf Eryngo, Wedge-leaved Button-Snakeroot
• Family: Apiaceae (Carrot Family)

Distribution and Habitat

• Found in only one county in Florida: Highlands County.
• Specialty of the scrub habitat on the Lake Wales Ridge.
• Grows in sandy soil.

Saxifraga adscendens (Wedgeleaf Saxifrage)

Saxifraga adscendens, commonly known as Wedgeleaf Saxifrage, is part of the Saxifrage family.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Scientific Name: Saxifraga adscendens
• Common Names: Wedgeleaf Saxifrage, Ascending Saxifrage, Rock Saxifrage, Biennial Saxifrage
• Family: Saxifragaceae (Saxifrage Family)

Horkelia cuneata (Wedgeleaf Horkelia)

Horkelia cuneata, commonly known as wedgeleaf horkelia is a species of flowering plant from the rose family.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Scientific Name: Horkelia cuneata
• Common Names: Wedgeleaf Horkelia
• Family: Rose Family

Distribution and Habitat

• Endemic to California.

Atriplex truncata (Wedge-Leaf Saltbush)

Atriplex truncata, commonly known as Wedge-Leaf Saltbush.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Scientific Name: Atriplex truncata
• Common Names: Wedge-Leaf Saltbush

Dodonaea viscosa subsp. cuneata (Wedge-Leaf Hop Bush)

Dodonaea viscosa subsp. cuneata, commonly known as Wedge-Leaf Hop Bush is a native shrub.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Scientific Name: Dodonaea viscosa subsp. cuneata
• Common Names: Wedge-Leaf Hop Bush
• Family: Sapindaceae
• Category: Native Shrub

Cupaniopsis shirleyana (Wedge-leaf Tuckeroo)

Cupaniopsis shirleyana, commonly known as Wedge-leaf Tuckeroo.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Common Names: Wedge-leaf Tuckeroo

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

• Small to medium sized tree, growing to 10 m tall.
• Alternately pinnate leaves, which are glossy green and hairy.

Viola cuneata (Wedgeleaf Violet)

Viola cuneata, commonly known as Wedgeleaf Violet.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Common Names: Wedgeleaf Violet, Wedge-leaf Violet

Sagittaria cuneata (Wedgeleaf Duck Potato)

Sagittaria cuneata, commonly known as Wedgeleaf Duck Potato.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Scientific Name: Sagittaria cuneata
• Common Names: Wedgeleaf Duck Potato

Asplenium cuneatum (Wedgeleaf Spleenwort)

Asplenium cuneatum, commonly known as Wedgeleaf Spleenwort.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Scientific Name: Asplenium cuneatum
• Common Names: Wedgeleaf Spleenwort