Aristocapsa insignis
Indian Valley Spinycape
Also known as: Centrostegia insignis (Curran) A.Heller +2 more
- Centrostegia insignis (Curran) A.Heller
- Chorizanthe insignis Curran
- Oxytheca insignis (Curran) Goodman
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polygonaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Indigenous to North America, Aristocapsa insignis (commonly known as Indian Valley spinycape) is an annual belonging to the Polygonaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California