Isocoma humilis
In today's article we are going to delve into the exciting world of Isocoma humilis. This is a topic that has aroused great interest in recent years and about which much has been written, but which still has many aspects to explore. From its origins to its impact on today's society, through its different aspects and applications, Isocoma humilis is a topic that undoubtedly offers us endless possibilities to reflect and learn. Throughout this article, we will try to unravel the mysteries surrounding Isocoma humilis and understand its importance in the current context. Get ready to embark on a fascinating journey of knowledge and discovery!
| Isocoma humilis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Isocoma |
| Species: | I. humilis
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| Binomial name | |
| Isocoma humilis G.L.Nesom 1991 not Haplopappus humilis Reiche 1902
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| Synonyms | |
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Haplopappus leverichiic Cronquist 1994 | |
Isocoma humilis, common names Zion goldenbush or Zion jimmyweed, is a rare North American plant species in the family Asteraceae. It has been found only in southern Utah in the United States. Some of the populations lie inside Zion National Park.
Isocoma humilis is a low, branching shrub rarely more than 8 cm (3 in) tall. Herbage is covered with copious hairs. Leaves are narrow, oblong to oblanceolate, up to 50 mm (2.0 in) long, deeply lobed. Each flower head is up to 7 mm (0.28 in) wide (fairly large for the genus) and has 19-28 disc flowers but no ray flowers.
References
- ^ The Plant List, Isocoma humilis G.L.Nesom
- ^ USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Isocoma humilis". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
- ^ a b Flora of North America, Isocoma humilis G. L. Nesom, 1991. Zion jimmyweed
- ^ Biota of North America Program 2014 county distribution map
- ^ a b Nesom, G.L. 1991. Taxonomy of Isocoma (Compositae: Astereae). Phytologia 70(2): 69–114 description of I. humilis on pages 92-93, distribution map on page 73