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trailplant
Scientific Name: Adenocaulon
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
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Adenocaulon bicolor: American Trailplant or Pathfinder
Adenocaulon bicolor, a member of the daisy family (Asteraceae), is commonly known as American trailplant or Pathfinder. These names reflect its tendency to grow along trails and pathways.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions the plant's leaves being disturbed. While not explicitly stating toxicity, observation is advised should pets interact with the plant.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Adenocaulon bicolor Hook.
- Common Names: American trailplant, Pathfinder, Trail plant
- Family: Asteraceae (Daisy Family)
- Synonym: Adenocaulon himalaicum (found associated with the common name Trailplant)
Distribution and Habitat
- This plant is found in southern Canada and across the northern United States.
- It thrives in moist, organic sites in forests at elevations below 6500 feet.
- Specific locations mentioned include the Blue Mountains, Malheur, and Umatilla National Forests in northeastern Oregon and southeastern Washington.
- Also listed as native to So. California area, Durfee Thompson Park, and Rio Vista Park & Trail Plant Palette.
Morphological Characteristics
- The plant has dark green, triangular leaves.
- It grows erect, with wide branching at the top of the stem.
- The stem is described as white with woolly hairs on the lower section and glands on the upper stem.
- Leaves have winged petioles.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The text mentions a small, dark, long bee associated with the plant's cluster of male flowers.
Resources and Further Information
- USDA Plants Database: http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=adbi