Sericodes (plant) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sericodes (plant) |
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Scientific classification  |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Zygophyllales |
| Family: | Zygophyllaceae |
| Genus: | Sericodes A.Gray |
Sericodes is a small group, or genus, of flowering plants. These plants belong to a larger plant family called Zygophyllaceae. Think of a genus as a small team of very similar plants, and a family as a bigger group of teams that share some common features.
What is Sericodes?
Sericodes plants are known for their ability to produce flowers, which is why they are called flowering plants. These plants are part of the Zygophyllaceae family, which includes many different types of plants, from trees and shrubs to smaller herbs. This family is found in various parts of the world, often in dry or desert-like areas.
Where Does Sericodes Grow?
The Sericodes genus is native to a specific part of the world: Northeastern Mexico. This means that these plants naturally grow and thrive in this region and are not found growing wild anywhere else. Plants that are native to a certain area have adapted perfectly to the climate, soil, and other conditions there.
Species of Sericodes
So far, only one species is officially recognized within the Sericodes genus. This species is:
- Sericodes greggii A.Gray
The name "A.Gray" after the species name tells us who first described and named this plant. It was a botanist named Asa Gray.
