Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
lunaris
ID:
532798

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.F.Macbr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 49: 12 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000532130



Common Names

  • Lunar Amsinckia
  • Lunar Tansy Mustard
  • Lunar Tansy Mustard


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Synonyms

  • Amsinckia anomala Suksd. [unknown]
  • Amsinckia cinerea Suksd. [unknown]
  • Amsinckia disjuncta Suksd. [unknown]
  • Amsinckia longifolia Suksd. [unknown]
  • Amsinckia papillata Suksd. [unknown]
  • Amsinckia yosemitensis Suksd. [unknown]

Description

Amsinckia lunaris (also called Moon Amsinckia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Boraginaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States, where it is found in wet habitats such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Amsinckia lunaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a groundcover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amsinckia lunaris has yellow flowers with five petals and a star-like center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amsinckia lunaris is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and dry, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in the spring or by sowing the seeds in the fall.

Where to Find Amsinckia lunaris

Amsinckia lunaris can be found in California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.

Amsinckia lunaris FAQ

What are the common names of Amsinckia lunaris?

Common names of Amsinckia lunaris include African wild grass, African rush, and African grass.

What is the growth rate of Amsinckia lunaris?

Amsinckia lunaris has a moderate growth rate.

What is the lifespan of Amsinckia lunaris?

The lifespan of Amsinckia lunaris is up to 10 years.

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

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