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Orcutt's yellow pincushion
Scientific Name: Chaenactis glabriuscula var. orcuttiana
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Yellow Pincushion (Chaenactis glabriuscula)
Chaenactis glabriuscula, commonly known as Yellow pincushion, is a species with several varieties, including the rare Orcutt's Yellow Pincushion.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is named pincushion.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Chaenactis glabriuscula DC.
- Common Name: Yellow pincushion
- Family: Asteraceae
- Variety: Chaenactis glabriuscula var. orcuttiana (E. Greene) H.M. Hall - Orcutt's yellow pincushion. Synonyms include Chaenactis glab orcuttiana, stonebird orcuttiana, stonebird chaenactis hall greene orcuttiana pincushion.
Distribution and Habitat
Chaenactis glabriuscula var. orcuttiana, Orcutt's yellow pincushion, is a rare variety limited to the beaches and coastal dunes of Southern California. It has been found in coastal San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, and Ventura Counties. Specific locations mentioned include the Ballona Lagoon Marine Preserve (part of the Greater Ballona Wetlands Ecosystem), Sand Dune Park in Manhattan Beach, and the Ballona Wetlands restoration site.
Morphological Characteristics
Orcutt's yellow pincushion is described as a dandelion-like plant with bright yellow blossoms. It's a perennial herb that grows on dunes.
Interactions with Other Organisms
Orcutt's Yellow Pincushion is known to interact with insects like bees and is a host for the Lithariapteryx moth. It also coexists with other plants such as the California Poppy.
Conservation Status
Orcutt's Yellow Pincushion is a rare taxon, and its habitat is under threat from development and dune erosion. Conservation efforts are underway to protect it, including fencing off areas where it grows.