Clappia suaedifolia facts for kids

Clappia suaedifolia is a special kind of flowering plant. It's the only species in its group, called Clappia. This plant belongs to the daisy family, just like sunflowers and dandelions!

It grows naturally in parts of North America, specifically in Texas in the United States and Tamaulipas in Mexico.

What is Clappia suaedifolia?

Clappia suaedifolia is a type of succulent plant. This means it has thick, fleshy parts that store water, helping it survive in dry places. It grows as a shrub or a small, woody plant.

It can reach about 30 centimeters (or 12 inches) tall. Its branches spread out, making it look bushy.

Its Flowers

The flowers of Clappia suaedifolia are bright yellow. They appear one at a time. Each flower head is actually made up of many tiny flowers. Some are called ray florets, which look like petals around the edge. Others are disc florets, which are tiny flowers in the center.

How Did It Get Its Name?

The plant group, or genus, Clappia was named after a person! It honors Dr. Asahel Clapp. He was a doctor from New Albany, Indiana.

Plant Names Can Be Tricky!

Sometimes, scientists give plants different names. This can happen if they don't realize a plant has already been named. For example, a plant once called Haplopappus nealleyi might actually be the same as Clappia suaedifolia.

Another plant group, Stanfieldia, and its only species, Stanfieldia nealleyi, were also thought to be the same. Scientists are still working to figure out if these names are for the same plant or different ones. It's like solving a puzzle to make sure every plant has its correct, unique name!

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In Spanish: Clappia suaedifolia para niños