Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mohavensis
ID:
4590

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.D.Keck) B.G.Baldwin

Source:
gcc

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Novon 9(4): 469 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003919

Common Names

  • Deinandra mohavensis
  • Mojave Deinandra
  • Mojave Tarweed

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Synonyms

  • Hemizonia mohavensis D.D.Keck [unknown]

Description

Deinandra mohavensis (also called Mohave Deinandra, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mojave Desert. It has a hairy stem and small, yellow-white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Deinandra mohavensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Deinandra mohavensis has small yellow flowers with white centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Deinandra mohavensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in the spring in a sunny location. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in the spring or fall and replant in a sunny location.

Where to Find Deinandra mohavensis

Deinandra mohavensis can be found in the Mojave Desert of California.

Deinandra mohavensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Deinandra mohavensis?

Deinandra mohavensis

What is the common name of Deinandra mohavensis?

Mojave Tarweed

What is the natural habitat of Deinandra mohavensis?

It is found in dry, open areas such as deserts and chaparral

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-103781: Based on the initial data import
David D. Keck (1903-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.D.Keck' in the authors string.
Bruce Gregg Baldwin (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.G.Baldwin' in the authors string.