Contains 3 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
BORRICHIA Adanson, Fam. Pl. 2: 130, 527. 1763.
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TYPE: Borrichia frutescens (Linnaeus) de Candolle (Buphthalmum frutescens Linnaeus)
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borrichia arborescens | TREE SEASIDE OXEYE | Native FACW (NWPL) OBL (DEP) | ||
| Borrichia frutescens | BUSHY SEASIDE OXEYE | Native OBL (NWPL) OBL (DEP) | ||
| Borrichia x cubana | Native FACW (NWPL) OBL (DEP) |
Identification Key
1. Leaves green (glabrous to sericeous), midrib light green and somewhat inconspicuous, basal lateral veins inconspicuous; head obovate-hemispheric, the ray corollas held at or just below the apex; proximal phyllaries appressed-ascending; outer disc flowers erect-ascending; paleae acute
1. Leaves glaucous (villous to sericeous), midrib whitish and conspicuous, basal lateral veins distinct; head hemispheric, the ray corollas held well below the apex; proximal phyllaries spreading; outer disc flowers spreading-ascending; paleae spinose, the spine ca. 0.2-0.4 length of the body
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2. Phyllaries and paleae spine-tipped
2. Phyllaries and paleae acute to cuspidate
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelmannia | Adelmannia Reichenbach, Consp. Regn. Veg. 110. 1828. | TYPE: = Borrichia Adanson 1763. | |
| Diomedea | Diomedea Cassini, Bull. Sci. Soc. Philom. Paris 1817: 70. 1817. | TYPE: Buphthalmum frutescens Linnaeus = Borrichia Adanson 1763. | |
| Trimetra | Trimetra Mocino & Sesse y Lacasta ex de Candolle, Prodr. 7: 262. 1838. | TYPE: Trimetra ficoides Mocino & Sesse y Lacasta ex de Candolle |