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Caragana erinacea
Scientific Name: Caragana erinacea
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
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Caragana erinacea
Caragana erinacea, also known as Maximowicz's peashrub (although this name more commonly applies to Caragana maximowicziana, a synonym), is a flowering plant species belonging to the family Fabaceae.
Considerations for Pets
- As a member of the Caragana genus, it is possible that this plant may possess thorns or sharp edges. Please exercise caution when placing near animals.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Caragana erinacea Kom.
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonym: Caragana maximowicziana Kom.
- Nomenclatural Reference: Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada xxix. 268 (1909)
Distribution and Habitat
- Caragana erinacea is native to Asia, specifically found in regions of China, including Xizang (Tibet), Sichuan, and Yunnan Province.
- It thrives in high-altitude environments.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Is a drought-resistant leguminous shrub.
- Requires a location with plentiful sunlight.
Genetic and Cytological Information
- The chromosome number (2n) for Caragana erinacea is 30, as observed in specimens from Xizang.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Five strains of bacteria have been isolated from nodules of Caragana bicolor and Caragana erinacea in Yunnan Province of China.
Further Information
- Further data can be found on the Catalogue of Life, China : 2015 Annual Checklist
- Phylogeny and nomenclature details are available at PhytoImages.siu.edu.
- Additional information may be accessible via the GRIN Taxonomy checklist.
- Detailed information may be available from the ILDIS database.
- "Plntuheiti" provides further information.