Jaumea carnosa

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Jaumea carnosa
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J. carnosa
Binomial name
Jaumea carnosa
(Less.) Gray 1874
Synonyms [1]
  • Coinogyne carnosa Less. 1831

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.

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Description

It is a perennial dicotyledon. [2] 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. [3] It spreads by an extensive rhizome system. [4]

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. [4] [5] [6]

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References

  1. The Plant List, Jaumea carnosa (Less.) A.Gray
  2. "Jaumea carnosa". Calflora.
  3. "Jaumea carnosa (Less.) A. Gray". The Jepson Herbarium.
  4. 1 2 Flora of North America, Jaumea carnosa (Lessing) A. Gray 1874
  5. Calflora taxon report, University of California, Jaumea carnosa (Less.) A. Gray Fleshy Jaumea, marsh jaumea
  6. Turner Photographics, Jaumea carnosa, fleshy jaumea, Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest photos, description, partial distribution map