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rush skeletonplant

Lygodesmia juncea

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Asterales ›Family: Asteraceae ›Genus: Lygodesmia

About

Lygodesmia juncea, the rush skeletonplant or just skeletonweed, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to the western and central United States and western Canada. Widespread and considered somewhat weedy, it is adapted to blowing or otherwise disturbed soils, but not to fire. It is a perennial herb. Petals are pink or violet in color and flowers bloom June to September.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of rush skeletonplant?
The scientific name of rush skeletonplant is Lygodesmia juncea.
What kingdom does rush skeletonplant belong to?
rush skeletonplant belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does rush skeletonplant belong to?
rush skeletonplant belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does rush skeletonplant belong to?
rush skeletonplant belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does rush skeletonplant belong to?
rush skeletonplant belongs to the order Asterales.
What family does rush skeletonplant belong to?
rush skeletonplant belongs to the family Asteraceae.
What genus does rush skeletonplant belong to?
rush skeletonplant belongs to the genus Lygodesmia.