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southern Sierra pincushion
Scientific Name: Chaenactis alpigena
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Chaenactis alpigena: Southern Sierra Pincushion
Chaenactis alpigena, commonly known as the Southern Sierra pincushion, is a species of flowering plant belonging to the daisy family (Asteraceae).
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chaenactis alpigena Sharsm.
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonym: Chaenactis alpigena C.W. Sharsmith
- Common Names: Southern Sierra pincushion, Sierra pincushion
Distribution and Habitat
- Chaenactis alpigena is native to the High Sierra region of California and Nevada.
- It can also be found in the southern Sierra Nevada.
Morphological Characteristics
- Chaenactis alpigena is described as a perennial herb, specifically a forb/herb, which means it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The plant is mentioned in relation to the Southern Sierra High Route, indicating its presence in that geographical area and potentially its interaction with the local ecosystem.
Related Species
- The document mentions related species such as Chaenactis artemisiifolia (white pincushion), Chaenactis carphoclinia (pebble pincushion), and Chaenactis cusickii (Cusick's Pincushion) in comparison to Chaenactis alpigena.
Further Information
- More information on Chaenactis alpigena can be found on Discover Life's page.
- Information is also available from the USDA PLANTS database.