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Chorizanthe minutiflora
Chorizanthe minutiflora
Photographer: Aaron Schusteff

ID: 0000 0000 0814 0344 (2014-08-04)

Copyright © 2014 Aaron Schusteff

 
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  • date of photo  Jun 11, 2014
  • location   Fort Ord (Monterey County, California, US)
  • family Polygonaceae
  • notes   This image shows a single tightly packed cluster of involucres...with long, brown, sharp-pointed, needle-like, bracts around the outer edge; and shorter pale green uncinate (= 'hooked') involucral teeth within. The white perianths and anthers of few flowers are barely visible.

    This recently described species of Chorizanthe was first noticed and puzzled over by Randy Morgan some years ago, but only recently fully resolved and published as C. minutiflora...named for its minute flowers, which are the smallest in the (already small-flowered) genus.

    I didn't capture this plant in its full-flowered glory, as I visited the locale a bit too late, and in a hot, dry year. But nicer images can be seen in the plates accompanying the Phytoneuron article describing the species C. minutiflora. Thanks go to David Styer for showing me this special treat. (I hope to return and get better photos at a more opportune time.)

  • photo category: Plant - annual/perennial

  • MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PLANT
  • Look for Jepson Manual treatments, maps (University & Jepson Herbaria)
  • View Calflora record for Chorizanthe minutiflora
  • View all photos in CalPhotos of Chorizanthe minutiflora
  • Check Google Images for Chorizanthe minutiflora


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