Monolopia facts for kids
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| Monolopia lanceolata | |
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Madieae
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Monolopia
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| Monolopia major |
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Monolopia is a group of beautiful flowering plants. They are part of the daisy family, just like sunflowers and common daisies. These special plants are found only in California, USA. This means they are endemic to California, growing naturally nowhere else in the world.
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What are Monolopia Plants?
Monolopia is a genus of plants. Think of a genus as a family name for plants that are very similar. All Monolopia plants share many features, but each type (or species) has its own unique traits. They are known for their bright, often yellow, daisy-like flowers.
Where Do Monolopia Plants Grow?
These plants are native to California. You can find them in different parts of the state, from northern counties like Tehama to southern ones like San Diego. They often grow in open, sunny areas.
Different Types of Monolopia
There are several different kinds of Monolopia plants. Each one has its own name and preferred growing spots:
- Monolopia congdonii is also called San Joaquin woollythread. It grows from Fresno County down to Santa Barbara County.
- Monolopia gracilens is known as woodland monolopia. You can find it from Contra Costa County to San Luis Obispo County.
- Monolopia lanceolata is the common monolopia. It grows in many areas, from Contra Costa and San Joaquin Counties all the way to San Diego and Riverside Counties.
- Monolopia major is called cupped monolopia. Its range stretches from Tehama County to Ventura County.
- Monolopia stricta is Crum's monolopia. This type grows from Monterey and Merced Counties to Kern County.
See also
In Spanish: Monolopia para niños
