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sunbonnetts
Scientific Name: Chaptalia
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
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Chaptalia (Sunbonnetts)
Chaptalia, commonly known as Sunbonnetts, is a genus of flowering plants in the daisy family (Asteraceae). The name "Sunbonnetts" is also frequently used as the common name for plants within this genus.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chaptalia Vent.
- Kingdom: Plantae (Plants)
- Family: Asteraceae (also known as Compositae - Aster family)
- Order: Asterales
- Subclass: Asteridae
- Synonyms: The provided text indicates "sunbonnetts" can act as a popular synonym.
Distribution and Habitat
The provided text references specific locations such as Mississippi and Alabama, and mentions use of the plant at the United States Department of Agriculture, suggesting its presence in the United States.
Morphological Characteristics
- Perennial herb
- Leaves grow in a basal rosette
- Rays absent
Species within the Genus
- Chaptalia tomentosa (WOOLLY SUNBONNETS)
- Chaptalia texana (silverpuff)
Interactions With Organisms
The text mentions "JIM CONRAD'S NATURALIST NEWSLETTER," suggesting that Chaptalia and its related species have been studied and observations made regarding their natural history and potential interactions with other organisms in their environment.
Further Information
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF): http://data.gbif.org/species/13201564/
- Wikipedia: Chaptalia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.