Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
menziesii
ID:
532816

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lehm.) A.Nelson & J.F.Macbr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 61: 36 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000532148



Common Names

  • Menzies' Amsinckia
  • Menzies' Tansy Mustard
  • Menzies' Tansy Mustard


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Synonyms

  • Amsinckia copelandii Suksd. [unknown]
  • Amsinckia douglasiana interior J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Amsinckia eatonii Suksd. [unknown]
  • Amsinckia helleri Brand [unknown]
  • Amsinckia hirticaulis Suksd. [unknown]
  • Amsinckia hispidissima Suksd. [unknown]
  • Amsinckia menziesii angustisepala Faegri [unknown]
  • Amsinckia menziesii latisepala Faegri [unknown]
  • Amsinckia menziesii microcarya Brand [unknown]
  • Amsinckia menziesii retrorsa (Suksd.) Reveal & Schuyler [unknown]
  • Amsinckia micrantha Suksd. [unknown]
  • Amsinckia parviflora A.Heller [unknown]
  • Amsinckia retrorsa Suksd. [unknown]
  • Amsinckia sparsiflora Suksd. [unknown]
  • Benthamia menziesii (Lehm.) Druce [unknown]
  • Benthamia parviflora Druce [unknown]
  • Echium menziesii Lehm. [unknown]
  • Amsinckia menziesii menziesii [unknown]
  • Benthamia micrantha (Suksd.) Druce [unknown]
  • Benthamia retrorsa (Suksd.) Druce [unknown]

Description

Amsinckia menziesii (also called Menzies' Fiddleneck, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to western North America. It has narrow, dark green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, open areas in western North America.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Amsinckia menziesii var. intermedia Ganders

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amsinckia menziesii 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 menziesii is a hardy annual that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring, and cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer. Division can be done in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Amsinckia menziesii

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

Amsinckia menziesii FAQ

What are the common names of Amsinckia menziesii?

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

What is the growth rate of Amsinckia menziesii?

Amsinckia menziesii has a moderate growth rate.

What is the lifespan of Amsinckia menziesii?

The lifespan of Amsinckia menziesii 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2635052: Based on the initial data import
James Francis Macbride (1892-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Macbr.' in the authors string.
Aven Nelson (1859-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Nelson' in the authors string.
Johann Georg Christian Lehmann (1792-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehm.' in the authors string.