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Davy's centaury

Scientific Name: Centaurium davyi

Family: Gentianaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

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Davy's Centaury

Centaurium davyi, commonly known as Davy's centaury, is a delicate flowering plant belonging to the gentian family (Gentianaceae).

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Centaurium davyi (Jeps.) Abrams
  • Common Name: Davy's Centaury
  • Family: Gentianaceae (Gentian Family)
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: Zeltnera davyi
  • Nomenclature Reference: Ill. Fl. Pacific States 3: 352. 1951.

Distribution and Habitat

Davy's centaury is endemic to California.

Morphological Characteristics

  • The anthers of the flower are noted for being twisted and having pollen.

Quirky Facts

  • Some sources note that Davy's Centaury can come in a white version.

Interactions with Other Organisms

Davy's centaury can be found growing amongst other plants such as Elegant Brodiaea and Ithuriel's Spear.

Further Information

Additional information and images can be found on Flickr and CalPhotos, including contributions from Franco Folini, Jerry Kirkhart, John Doyen, Vernon Smith, Yulan Tong, and G. Mans.