Jamesianthus facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Alabama warbonnet |
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Tageteae
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Jamesianthus
S.F.Blake & Sherff
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J. alabamensis
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| Jamesianthus alabamensis S.F.Blake & Sherff
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Jamesianthus is a special group of flowering plants. These plants are found in North America. They belong to the daisy family. This family includes many well-known flowers like sunflowers and dandelions.
About the Alabama Warbonnet
The name Jamesianthus honors a US botanist. His name was Robert Leslie James (1897–1977). Scientists often name new plants after people who helped discover or study them.
Only One Species
There is only one known type of plant in the Jamesianthus group. Its scientific name is Jamesianthus alabamensis. Most people call it the "Alabama warbonnet". This common name helps people remember the plant easily.
Where Does It Grow?
The Alabama warbonnet is native to the United States. It grows naturally in two states: Alabama and Georgia. This means you can only find it growing wild in these areas.
See also
In Spanish: Jamesianthus para niños
