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springloving centaury
Scientific Name: Centaurium namophilum
Family: Gentianaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names: NV (spring-loving centaury)
Spring-Loving Centaury (Zeltnera namophila)
The Spring-Loving Centaury, scientifically known as Zeltnera namophila, is a rare and threatened flowering plant belonging to the gentian family (Gentianaceae). It is also known by its synonym, Centaurium namophilum.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Zeltnera namophila
- Synonym: Centaurium namophilum
- Common Name: Spring-Loving Centaury
- Family: Gentianaceae (Gentian Family)
- Major Group: Vascular Plant
- Minor Group: Dicot
Distribution and Habitat
- The Spring-Loving Centaury is notably found in Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in Nevada.
- It thrives in moist to wet clay soils, often along stream banks or in seepage areas.
- It is considered endemic to California and Nevada (USA).
Ecological Role
- The Spring-loving Centaury is listed as threatened under the ESA, reflecting its vulnerable status in its environment.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- This plant is an annual herb.
- It can be found growing in moist to wet clay soils.
Conservation Status
- The Spring-Loving Centaury is on the U.S. Endangered Species List.
- It is classified as threatened in both California and Nevada.