Deinandra facts for kids
Deinandra is a group of plants often called tarweeds. These plants are part of the large daisy family, which includes many familiar flowers like sunflowers and daisies. Some plant experts believe that Deinandra species should actually be considered part of another genus called Hemizonia.
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Where Do Deinandra Plants Grow?
Deinandra plants are native to the Western United States and parts of northwest Mexico. You can find them growing naturally in California and Arizona. They also grow in the Mexican states of Baja California and Baja California Sur.
Types of Deinandra Species
There are many different kinds of Deinandra plants. Each species has its own unique features and preferred growing locations. Here are some examples:
- Deinandra arida - Also known as Red Rock tarweed, this plant is found in Kern County in California.
- Deinandra bacigalupii - Called Livermore tarweed, it grows in Alameda County in California.
- Deinandra conjugens - Known as Otay tarweed, it lives in the Otay Mesa area of San Diego County, California and Baja California.
- Deinandra corymbosa - This species is found along the coast of California, from Santa Barbara County up to Humboldt County.
- Deinandra fasciculata - This is the Clustered Tarweed. It grows in Southern California and Baja California.
- Deinandra greeneana - You can find this species in Baja California, including Guadalupe Island.
- Deinandra halliana - This plant grows in central California in counties like Monterey and San Luis Obispo.
- Deinandra increscens - Known as grassland tarweed, it is found in central California grasslands.
- Deinandra kelloggii - This species has a wide range, growing in California, Arizona, and Baja California.
- Deinandra lobbii - This type of tarweed grows in central and northern California.
- Deinandra martirensis - Found in both Baja California and Baja California Sur.
- Deinandra minthornii - Called Santa Susana tarweed, this plant is special because it only grows in certain areas of Southern California, like the Santa Susana Mountains. It is considered a 'rare species'.
- Deinandra mohavensis - Known as Mojave tarweed, it lives in several counties in California, including San Diego and Kern.
- Deinandra pallida - This species is found in California from Solano County to Los Angeles County.
- Deinandra palmeri - This plant is native to Baja California.
- Deinandra pentactis - Found in central California in counties like Monterey and Santa Clara.
- Deinandra streetsii - This species is found in Baja California.
See also
In Spanish: Deinandra para niños
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