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Reveal, James L.

Chorizanthe uniaristata

Chorizanthe uniaristata Torr. & A. Gray

Oneawn Spineflower, One-awn Spineflower

Polygonaceae (Buckwheat Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: CHUN

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Achene
Size Notes: Spreading, up to about 4 inches tall by 18 inches across.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Green
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul

Distribution

USA: CA

Web Reference

Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) Calflora
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Chorizanthe uniaristata in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Chorizanthe uniaristata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Chorizanthe uniaristata

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-05-01
Research By: CBR

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