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alkali centaury
Scientific Name: Centaurium trichanthum
Family: Gentianaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Zeltnera trichantha (Alkali Centaury)
Zeltnera trichantha, commonly known as Alkali Centaury, is a forb/herb found in certain regions.
Considerations for Pets
- While the text doesn't explicitly state toxicity, the name "Alkali Centaury" and mentions of "alkali" in its habitat suggest the plant may grow in soils with high pH levels. Ingestion of such soil can sometimes cause gastrointestinal upset in pets.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Zeltnera trichantha (Griseb.) G. Mans.
- Common Name: Alkali Centaury
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Centaurium trichanthum (Griseb.) Robinson, Centaurium trichanthum (Griseb.) B.L. Rob.
- Related ITIS Name: Centaurium trichanthum (Griseb.) B.L. Robins. (TSN 30039)
Distribution and Habitat
- The plant is found in California.
- It is associated with Coastal Salt Marsh, Mixed Evergreen Forest, and Northern Oak Woodland plant communities.
- It can be found in Santa Cruz County and the Santa Catalina Mountains.
- It inhabits barren alkali mud flats.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is described as a forb/herb, which is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
Synonyms
- Zeltnera abramsii
- Zeltnera arizonica - Arizona centaury
- Zeltnera beyrichii
- Zeltnera texensis - Lady Bird's Centaury
- Zeltnera venusta (A. Gray) Mansion - Charming Centaury
- Zeltnera davyi - DAVY CENTAURY
Further Information
- Discover Life has a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Centaurium trichanthum (Alkali Centaury).