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dwarf western rosinweed
Scientific Name: Calycadenia villosa
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Calycadenia villosa: Dwarf Western Rosinweed
Calycadenia villosa, commonly known as Dwarf Western Rosinweed, is a flowering plant belonging to the daisy family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Calycadenia villosa DC.
- Family: Asteraceae (Daisy family)
- Rank: Species
- Nomenclatural Reference: Prodr. A. P. de Candolle 5: 695. 1836 1-10 Oct 1836
- Synonyms/Common Names: Dwarf calycadenia, Soft calycadenia, Fremont's calycadenia.
Distribution and Habitat
- Calycadenia villosa is endemic to central California.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It is an annual forb/herb.
Ecology
- In spring, Dwarf Western Rosinweed cannot stand cold weather.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Listed alongside the Western Snowy Plover, Marbled Murrelet, Western Spadefoot Toad and Foothill Yellow-Legged Frog in the San Luis Obispo region.
Related Calycadenia Species
- Calycadenia spicata (Spiked Western Rosinweed)
- Calycadenia truncata (Oregon Western Rosinweed)
Further Information
- Discover Life provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Calycadenia villosa.