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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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