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stinging serpent
Scientific Name: Cevallia
Family: Loasaceae
Category: Dicot
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Cevallia sinuata: The Stinging Serpent
Cevallia sinuata, commonly known as Stinging Serpent or Stinging Cevallia, is a fascinating plant with a memorable defense mechanism. This page provides information about its characteristics, distribution, and other interesting facts.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant is described as having barbed and stinging hairs, which could cause discomfort if brushed against.
Considerations for Children
- The plant is described as having barbed and stinging hairs on the stems and foliage, which could cause discomfort if touched.
- The leaves are described as prickly.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cevallia sinuata Lag.
- Common Names: Stinging Serpent, Stinging Cevallia
- Family: Loasaceae (Blazingstar Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: stinging serpent, stinging cevallia, stinging-serpent
Morphology and Growth Habits
- Cevallia sinuata is a perennial shrub that can grow up to 1 meter tall.
- The plant has barbed, stinging, and dendritic hairs.
- Leaves are short-petiolate, 2-7.5 cm long, and elliptic. The lower surface of the leaves is densely haired.
- The leaves are pinnatifid (deeply divided with lobed segments).
Distribution and Habitat
- Cevallia sinuata is native to the west and southwest USA.
- It is found in yellow wildflower areas of the region.
Quirky Facts
- The common name "Stinging Serpent" refers to the plant's stinging hairs, which can cause discomfort upon contact.