Glandularia chiricahensis

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Glandularia chiricahensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Verbenaceae
Genus: Glandularia
Species:
G. chiricahensis
Binomial name
Glandularia chiricahensis
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Glandularia chiricahensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Verbenaceae with the common name Chiricahua Mountain mock vervain or Chiricahua vervain.[1] The specific name is sometimes misspelled as "chiricahuensis".

Description[edit]

Glandularia chiricahensis is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 inches tall and produces clusters of pink to purplish pink flowers.[2]

Range and habitat[edit]

Glandularia chiricahensis is native to Arizona, New Mexico, and Mexico. It is found in high mountains and is part of the plant community of the Madrean Sky Islands.[3] It grows on rocky slopes, clearings in mixed woodlands, subalpine meadows, and disturbed areas.[2] Research grade observations at iNaturalist range from 1000 m to 3000 m in elevation (October 2022).[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Glandularia chiricahensis (Chiricahua Mountain Mock Vervain)". iNaturalist. Retrieved 2022-10-19.
  2. ^ a b "Lady Bird Johnson Plant Database".
  3. ^ "Sky Island Alliance".