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toothed five eyes

Scientific Name: Chamaesaracha crenata

Family: Solanaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Chamaesaracha crenata - Toothed Five Eyes

Chamaesaracha crenata, commonly known as Toothed Five Eyes, is a forb/herb belonging to the Solanaceae (Nightshade) family.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Chamaesaracha crenata Rydb.
  • Nomenclatural Reference: Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 4: 368. 1896.
  • Rank: Species
  • Family: Solanaceae (Nightshade)
  • Common Names: Toothed Five Eyes, Five Eyes, Toothed False-Nightshade

Distribution and Habitat

Chamaesaracha crenata is native to the region. Specifically mentioned locations include Texas (TX).

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is described as a forb/herb, which is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
  • Leaves may have wavy margins, occasionally shallowly toothed.
  • Leaves may be pointed or rounded at the tip.

Related Species

Several other Chamaesaracha species are mentioned, including:

  • Chamaesaracha coniodes - Gray Five Eyes
  • Chamaesaracha coronopus - Greenleaf Five Eyes
  • Chamaesaracha edwardsiana - Edwards Plateau Five Eyes
  • Chamaesaracha sordida - Hairy Five Eyes

Further Information

  • Discover Life provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Chamaesaracha crenata.
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