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twolobe spineflower

Scientific Name: Chorizanthe biloba

Family: Polygonaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Chorizanthe biloba var. biloba - Two-Lobe Spineflower

Chorizanthe biloba var. biloba, commonly known as Two-Lobe Spineflower, is a plant found in California.

Considerations for Pets

  • Like other spineflowers, this plant features spiny or spiny-looking structures.

Considerations for Children

  • Like other spineflowers, this plant features spiny or spiny-looking structures.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Chorizanthe biloba var. biloba Goodman
  • Common Name: Two-Lobe Spineflower
  • Synonyms: Chorizanthe biloba biloba
  • Related ITIS Name: Chorizanthe biloba var. biloba Goodman (TSN)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Primarily found in California.
  • It is referenced as existing within spineflower habitats.

Morphological Characteristics

  • The inflorescences are cymose, with involucres in open clusters (2-4(-6) cm).
  • Outer tepals are deeply 2-lobed, occasionally erose apically.
  • Leaf blade edges are entire (without teeth or lobes).
  • Flowers have two or more ways to evenly divide the flower.
  • Flowers are generally bisexual with small, radial, rotate calyx teeth or lobes.

Genetic Information

  • Chromosome number: 2n = 40