Malacothamnus astrotentaculatus is a species of flowering plant in the mallow family known by the common name starry-tentacled bushmallow. It is named after the somewhat tentacle-like outgrowths on the calyx that are covered in stellate trichomes. It is endemic to Shasta and Tehama counties in California.[1][2]
| Malacothamnus astrotentaculatus | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Malvaceae |
| Genus: | Malacothamnus |
| Species: | M. astrotentaculatus
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| Binomial name | |
| Malacothamnus astrotentaculatus | |
Identification
editMalacothamnus astrotentaculatus is distinguished from the rest of the genus by the combination of linear calyx bracts, calyx lobes generally much wider above the base than at the base, and a spike-like inflorescence.[1][2]
References
editExternal links
edit- Identification guide to Malacothamnus with maps and photos
- Calphotos image gallery for Malacothamnus astrotentaculatus
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