Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
traskiae
ID:
675060

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eastw.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. ser. 3, Bot. 1: 131. 1898 [24 Sep 1898]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000674392



Common Names

  • Eriodictyon traskiae
  • Trask's Eriodictyon
  • Trask's Yerba Santa


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Synonyms

  • Eriodictyon crassifolium traskiae (Eastw.) Brand [unknown]
  • Eriodictyon traskiae traskiae [unknown]

Description

Eriodictyon traskiae (also called Trask's yerba santa, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the western United States. It has a woody stem and small, dark green leaves. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eriodictyon traskiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a fire-resistant shrub in landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eriodictyon traskiae sub. smithii Munz

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriodictyon traskiae is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriodictyon traskiae can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a sandy soil. The plants should be grown in full sun and require regular watering.

Where to Find Eriodictyon traskiae

Eriodictyon traskiae can be found in the western United States.

Eriodictyon traskiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriodictyon traskiae?

Eriodictyon traskiae

What is the common name of Eriodictyon traskiae?

Trask's Yerba Santa

What is the natural habitat of Eriodictyon traskiae?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in the western United States

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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