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brittle spineflower
Scientific Name: Chorizanthe brevicornu var. spathulata
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 annual herb belonging to the buckwheat family.
Considerations for Pets
- The common name "brittle spineflower" suggests the presence of spines, which could pose a physical hazard.
Considerations for Children
- The common name "brittle spineflower" suggests the presence of spines, which could pose a physical hazard.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chorizanthe brevicornu Torr.
- Common Name: Brittle spineflower
- Family: Polygonaceae (Buckwheat Family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms/Variations:
- Chorizanthe brevicornu var. brevicornu
- Chorizanthe brevicornu ssp. brevicornu (Brittle Spineflower, Short-horn Spineflower)
- Chorizanthe brevicornu var. spathulata (Great Basin Brittle Spineflower)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to California and found in the Sonoran Desert.
- Observed in locations like the Eldorado Mountains, elevation 250 m (815 ft), and Plum Canyon Wash.
Morphological Characteristics
- It's a forb/herb, defined as a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- Height ranges from 2 to 12 inches (approximately 5-30 cm).
Bloom Period
- Blooms from March to June.
Further Information
- Discover Life provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Chorizanthe brevicornu.