Jaumea carnosa
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Jaumea carnosa, known by the common names marsh jaumea, fleshy jaumea, or simply jaumea, is a halophytic salt marsh plant native to the wetlands, coastal sea cliffs and salt marshes of the western coast of North America.
Description
It is a perennial dicotyledon.[1] It has succulent green leaves on soft pinkish-green stems, not unlike ice plant in appearance. Its stems are weak and long. Flowers are yellow and the peduncle is enlarged below the head.[2] It spreads by an extensive rhizome system.[3]
Distribution
Jaumea carnosa ranges from British Columbia to northern Baja California, and can be found in wetlands and salt marshes. Some populations are located on the Channel Islands of California.[3][4][5]
References
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- ↑ a b Flora of North America, Jaumea carnosa (Lessing) A. Gray 1874
- ↑ Calflora taxon report, University of California, Jaumea carnosa (Less.) A. Gray Fleshy Jaumea, marsh jaumea
- ↑ Turner Photographics, Jaumea carnosa, fleshy jaumea, Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest photos, description, partial distribution map
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External links
- Jepson Manual Treatment, University of California
- United States Department of Agriculture Plants Profile
- Calflora photo gallery, University of California
- Washington State University, intertidal organisms, Jaumea carnosa (Marsh jaumea) photo and commentary
- Paul Slichter, Members of the Sunflower Family Found West of the Cascade Mountains With Flower Heads Consisting of Both Disc and Ray Flowers, Fleshy Jaumea, Marsh Jaumea Jaumea carnosa photos