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Wright's dogweed
Scientific Name: Adenophyllum wrightii
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Adenophyllum wrightii - Wright's Dogweed
Adenophyllum wrightii, commonly known as Wright's Dogweed, is an annual forb/herb belonging to the Asteraceae family.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant is generally referred to as "dogweed," although this name is shared with other species.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Adenophyllum wrightii A. Gray
- Common Name: Wright's Dogweed
- Family: Asteraceae
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Adenophyllum cooperi (A. Gray) Strother is mentioned as a related accepted species, known as Cooper's Dogweed or Cooper's Dyssodia.
Distribution and Habitat
- The text mentions its presence in Mexico, specifically referencing information from Strother regarding Jalisco, Nayarit, Sinaloa, and Colima.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Adenophyllum wrightii is an annual plant with a lifespan of one year.
- It is described as a forb/herb, indicating it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- It typically grows to a height of 1.5-7 decimeters (dm), is branched from the base, and has striate, glabrous (smooth) stems.