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charming centaury
Scientific Name: Centaurium venustum ssp. venustum
Family: Gentianaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Zeltnera venusta: The Charming Centaury
Zeltnera venusta, commonly known as California centaury, charming centaury, or canchalagua, is a captivating flowering plant belonging to the gentian family.
Common Names
- California Centaury
- Charming Centaury
- Canchalagua
- Beautiful Centaury
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Zeltnera venusta (A. Gray) G. Mans.
- Synonyms:
- Centaurium venustum (A. Gray) B.L. Rob.
- Centaurium venustum ssp. venustum (A. Gray) B.L. Rob.
- Family: Gentianaceae (Gentian Family)
- Note: The plant was formerly classified under the genus Centaurium.
Morphology and Growth
- Zeltnera venusta is an annual forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that completes its life cycle in one year.
- It typically reaches a height of 1.25 to 20 inches.
- The flowers are star-shaped with a corolla throat that is white.
- The flower lobes are generally rose-purple, measuring 10-20 mm.
Distribution and Habitat
- This plant is found in California, including locations like Sonoma County, the Lake Sonoma Area, Salinas, and near Florence Lake.
- It grows at elevations up to 6000 feet, including areas near Bunnel Point and in the Sierra Nevada.
Further Information
- Dave's Garden offers tips and ideas for gardens, including seeds and plants.
- Discover Life provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Centaurium venustum.
- CalPhotos provides a collection of photographs of Zeltnera venusta.