Centromadia pungens
Common Spikeweed, Pungent False Tarplant
Also known as: Hemizonia pungens var. pungens
- Hemizonia pungens var. pungens
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Centromadia pungens (commonly known as Common Spikeweed or Pungent False Tarplant) is a plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. It is found natively in North America. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Unspecified
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Idaho, Mexico Northwest, Nevada, Oregon, Washington
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Belgium, France, Great Britain, Ireland, New South Wales, New York, Norway, Primorye
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms