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Carlquistia
Scientific Name: Carlquistia
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
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Carlquistia muirii
Carlquistia muirii, also known as Muir's raillardiopsis, is the sole species within the genus Carlquistia. This genus is considered rare in North America.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carlquistia muirii (A. Gray) B.G. Baldw.
- Synonyms: Raillardiopsis muirii
- Family: Asteraceae (Aster family)
- Order: Asterales
- Genus: Carlquistia B.G.Baldwin, 1999.
- Taxonomic Serial No.: 780237
- Etymology: The genus Carlquistia is named for Sherwin Carlquist, a Californian botanist.
Distribution and Habitat
- Carlquistia muirii is native to California and is endemic to the state.
- It is found on granitic substrates in mid- to high-elevation montane areas, particularly on gravelly shelves on granitic domes of the upper elevations in the Sierra Nevada.
Morphological Characteristics
- Carlquistia muirii is a rhizomatous perennial herb, typically ranging from 7 to 54 cm in height.
- It is a dicotyledonous plant (dicot).
Additional Information
- The USDA PLANTS Symbol for Carlquistia is CARLQ.
- Carlquistia muirii is included in the CNPS Inventory (California Native Plant Society).
Quirky Facts
- Carlquistia is a monotypic genus, meaning it contains only one species: Carlquistia muirii.
Further Information
- Tropicos: You can find more information on Carlquistia muirii (A. Gray) B.G. Baldwin on the Tropicos website.
- BONAP's North American Plant Atlas: Visit BONAP for distribution maps and citation information related to Carlquistia muirii.
- EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): While EOL currently lacks trait data for Carlquistia muirii, it is a valuable resource for general plant information.