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Androsace Vandellii
''Androsace'', commonly known as rock jasmine, is a genus of flowering plants in the family (biology), family Primulaceae, second only to ''Primula'' in the number of species. It is predominantly Arctic–alpine, with many species in the Himalayas (where the genus originated), the mountains of central Asia, the Caucasus, and the southern and central European mountain systems, particularly the Alps and the Pyrenees. Plants of this genus are sometimes known as rock jasmines or fairy candelabras, and are widely cultivated for their dense cushions covered in white or pink flowers. There are roughly 110 species. These plants have small entire or toothed leaves which form a basal rosette. Taxonomy Recent molecular studies show that the genera ''Douglasia'' (found in north-western North America and easternmost Siberia), ''Pomatosace'' (an Himalayan endemic) and ''Vitaliana'' (a European endemic (ecology), endemic) are nested within ''Androsace''. Phylogenetic studies have also demonst ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Androsace Laevigata
''Androsace laevigata'', synonym ''Douglasia laevigata'', known as the cliff dwarf primrose, is a species of flowering plant in the primrose family, Primulaceae. It is native to the central Pacific coastal mountains of North America (west of the crest of the Cascade Range of British Columbia, Oregon and Washington) below elevation. Its habitat includes cliffs, rocks, and alpine. Description ''Androsace laevigata'' is a small mat-forming herbaceous perennial plant about high. The five-lobed flowers are deep pink to rose. Each lobe is mm long. Taxonomy ''Androsace laevigata'' was first described by Asa Gray in 1880 as ''Douglasia laevigata''. Molecular phylogenetic studies showed that the genus ''Douglasia'' is nested within ''Androsace ''Androsace'', commonly known as rock jasmine, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Primulaceae, second only to ''Primula'' in the number of species. It is predominantly Arctic–alpine, with many species in the Himalayas (where the g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |