Jaumea carnosa, known by the common names marsh jaumea, fleshy jaumea, or simply jaumea, is a halophytic salt marsh plant native to the wetlands, coastal sea cliffs and salt marshes of the western coast of North America.
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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: | Jaumea |
| Species: | J. carnosa
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Description edit
It is a perennial dicotyledon.[2] It has succulent green leaves on soft pinkish-green stems, not unlike ice plant in appearance. Its stems are weak and long. Flowers are yellow and the peduncle is enlarged below the head.[3] It spreads by an extensive rhizome system.[4]
Distribution edit
Jaumea carnosa ranges from British Columbia to northern Baja California, and can be found in wetlands and salt marshes. Some populations are located on the Channel Islands of California.[4][5][6]
References edit
- ^ The Plant List, Jaumea carnosa (Less.) A.Gray
- ^ "Jaumea carnosa". Calflora.
- ^ "Jaumea carnosa (Less.) A. Gray". The Jepson Herbarium.
- ^ a b Flora of North America, Jaumea carnosa (Lessing) A. Gray 1874
- ^ Calflora taxon report, University of California, Jaumea carnosa (Less.) A. Gray Fleshy Jaumea, marsh jaumea
- ^ Turner Photographics, Jaumea carnosa, fleshy jaumea, Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest photos, description, partial distribution map
External links edit
- Jepson Manual Treatment, University of California
- United States Department of Agriculture Plants Profile
- Calflora photo gallery, University of California
- Washington State University, intertidal organisms, Jaumea carnosa (Marsh jaumea) photo and commentary
- Paul Slichter, Members of the Sunflower Family Found West of the Cascade Mountains With Flower Heads Consisting of Both Disc and Ray Flowers, Fleshy Jaumea, Marsh Jaumea Jaumea carnosa photos