No images found for this plant ID: 9690.
Ensure images are uploaded to the Media Library and tagged with "9690" in the "plant_image_tag" taxonomy.
brittle spineflower
Scientific Name: Chorizanthe brevicornu
Family: Polygonaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Chorizanthe brevicornu: The Brittle Spineflower
Chorizanthe brevicornu, commonly known as the brittle spineflower, is a fascinating plant belonging to the buckwheat family (Polygonaceae).
Considerations for Pets
- The common name, "brittle spineflower," and the plant's classification as a "spineflower" suggest the presence of spines, which could be a physical hazard for pets.
Considerations for Children
- The common name, "brittle spineflower," and the plant's classification as a "spineflower" suggest the presence of spines, which could be a physical hazard for children.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chorizanthe brevicornu Torr.
- Family: Polygonaceae (Buckwheat Family)
- Genus: Chorizanthe
- Species: brevicornu
- Rank: Species
Common Names
- Brittle spineflower
- Short-horn Spineflower
- Sagebrush Chorizanthe
Subspecies and Varieties
- Chorizanthe brevicornu var. brevicornu
- Chorizanthe brevicornu var. spathulata
- Chorizanthe brevicornu ssp. brevicornu
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to California and the Sonoran Desert.
- Found in the Eldorado Mountains at elevations around 250 m (815 ft).
Morphological Characteristics
- It is described as a forb/herb, a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- Height ranges from 2 to 12 inches.
- Blooms from March to June.
Ecological Information
- Found in various habitats like Plum Canyon Wash and Sagebrush areas.
Quirky Facts
- One person described it as "the coolest" flower they had been documenting.
Further Information
- Discover Life provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Chorizanthe brevicornu.
- The USDA also has information available on this species.