Status:
valid
Authors:
I.M.Johnst.
Source:
tro
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 70: 35 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001215527
Common Names
- Pectocarya
- Anomala
- Anomalous Comb-bur
Description
Pectocarya anomala (also called Anomalous Combseed, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 10 cm tall. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and is found in dry, open areas, such as meadows, rocky slopes, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Pectocarya anomala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas and medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pectocarya anomala is small and yellow, with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pectocarya anomala can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a well-drained soil in a sunny spot. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps can be divided and replanted in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Pectocarya anomala
Pectocarya anomala can be found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes in Europe and Asia.
Pectocarya anomala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pectocarya anomala?
Pectocarya anomala
What is the common name of Pectocarya anomala?
Anomalous pectocarya
What is the natural habitat of Pectocarya anomala?
Dry, rocky slopes in the Great Basin region of the western United States
Species in the Pectocarya genus
Pectocarya penicillata,
Pectocarya recurvata,
Pectocarya setosa,
Pectocarya heterocarpa,
Pectocarya linearis,
Pectocarya platycarpa,
Pectocarya pusilla,
Pectocarya anomala,
Pectocarya dimorpha,
Pectocarya boliviana,
Pectocarya peninsularis,
Pectocarya linearis,
Pectocarya anisocarpa,
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,