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Santa Catalina Mountain centaury
Scientific Name: Centaurium nudicaule
Family: Gentianaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Santa Catalina Mountain Centaury
Discover the fascinating details about the Santa Catalina Mountain Centaury (Centaurium nudicaule), a delicate forb/herb found in specific regions of the United States.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Accepted Scientific Name: Centaurium nudicaule (Engelm.) B.L. Rob.
- Common Names:
- Santa Catalina Mountain Centaury
- Santa Catalina Centaurium
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Gentianaceae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Zeltnera nudicaulis
- Zeltnera nudicaulis (Engelm.) G. Mans.
Distribution and Habitat
- The Santa Catalina Mountain Centaury is primarily found in the Santa Catalina Mountains of Arizona.
- It is also documented in New Mexico (NM).
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- This plant is classified as a forb/herb, which means it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- It is an annual plant, completing its life cycle in one year.
Ecological Role
- It's associated with the vascular plant inventory of the Rincon Mountain District in Saguaro National Park.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Centaurium nudicaule.
- Garden Guides provides gardening information about this species.
- Dave's Garden offers tips and ideas for gardens.
- Encyclopedia of Life provides more details and identifies the Family as Gentianaceae.
- USDA PLANTS Profile (code: CENU).