Keckiella facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Keckiella |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Plantaginaceae |
| Tribe: | Cheloneae |
| Genus: | Keckiella Straw |
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Keckiella is a group of cool plants that belong to the plantain family. These plants are often called keckiellas. You might also hear them called beardtongues or penstemons. That's because some Keckiella plants used to be part of the Penstemon group. Keckiellas grow naturally in the American Southwest, especially in California. They have pretty flowers that look a lot like snapdragons. The name Keckiella was given to these plants to honor an American plant expert named David D. Keck.
Where Keckiellas Grow
Keckiella plants are native to the Southwestern United States. This means they grow there naturally. You can find them especially in the state of California. They often grow in dry, sunny places.
Different Kinds of Keckiellas
There are several different types, or species, of Keckiella plants. Each one has its own unique features. Here are some of the known species:
- Keckiella antirrhinoides - This plant is also called snapdragon penstemon or yellow bush snapdragon.
- Keckiella breviflora - You might know this one as bush beardtongue or gaping beardtongue.
- Keckiella cordifolia - This species is called heartleaf keckiella or climbing penstemon.
- Keckiella corymbosa - This plant is known as redwood keckiella.
- Keckiella lemmonii - This one is named Lemmon's keckiella.
- Keckiella rothrockii - People call this Rothrock's keckiella or Rothrock's penstemon.
- Keckiella ternata - This plant is known as scarlet keckiella.
Why the Name Keckiella?
The genus Keckiella was named after a famous American botanist. His name was David D. Keck. Botanists are scientists who study plants. Naming a plant after a person is a way to honor their contributions to science.
See also
In Spanish: Keckiella para niños
