Malacothamnus astrotentaculatus
| Malacothamnus astrotentaculatus | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Malvaceae |
| Genus: | Malacothamnus |
| Species: | M. astrotentaculatus
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| Binomial name | |
| Malacothamnus astrotentaculatus | |
Malacothamnus astrotentaculatus is a species of flowering plant in the mallow family known by the common name starry-tentacled bushmallow. It is named after the somewhat tentacle-like outgrowths on the calyx that are covered in stellate trichomes. It is endemic to Shasta and Tehama counties in California.[1][2]
Identification
[edit]Malacothamnus astrotentaculatus is distinguished from the rest of the genus by the combination of linear calyx bracts, calyx lobes generally much wider above the base than at the base, and a spike-like inflorescence.[1][2]
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- Identification guide to Malacothamnus with maps and photos
- Calphotos image gallery for Malacothamnus astrotentaculatus
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