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charming centaury

Scientific Name: Centaurium venustum ssp. abramsii

Family: Gentianaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

California Centaury (Zeltnera venusta)

Zeltnera venusta, also known by the common names California centaury, charming centaury, and canchalagua, is a flowering plant belonging to the gentian family.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is a forb/herb, a non-woody plant that is not a grass.

Considerations for Children

  • This plant is a forb/herb, a non-woody plant that is not a grass.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Zeltnera venusta
  • Synonyms: Centaurium venustum (A. Gray) B.L. Rob; Centaurium venustum ssp. venustum (A. Gray) B.L. Rob (note: Centaurium venustum is considered not an active name).
  • Common Names: California centaury, charming centaury, canchalagua, beautiful centaury.
  • Family: Gentianaceae (Gentian Family)

Distribution and Habitat

  • The plant is found in California, including locations such as Sonoma County, Lake Sonoma Area, Florence Lake, Pt. Lobos, the Sierra Nevada and near Bunnel Point.
  • It grows up to about 6000 feet.

Morphology and Growth

  • Zeltnera venusta is an annual forb/herb.
  • It can reach a height of 1.25 to 20 inches.
  • The flowers are showy, star-shaped, with a corolla throat that is white and lobes that are generally rose-purple, ranging from 10-20 mm.
  • Flowers are typically pink to rose-colored, but white specimens ("color break") exist.