Downingia cuspidata

Downingia cuspidata (Greene) Rattan

Toothed Downingia
Campanulaceae

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Protologue: W. Coast Bot.: 48 (1898)
Pronunciation: Down-ín-gi-a cus-pi-dà-ta
Etymology:after Andrew Jackson Downing (1815-1852), American landscape designer and horticulturist
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spidate, abruptly acuminate, tipped with a firm point

Jepson eFlora Species Treatment

Jepson eFlora Key to Downingia

SD County Synoptic Voucher


Distribution:
Downingia cuspidata distribution map SDPADowningia cuspidata distribution map CCH2 
Left: S.D. County Plant Atlas (http://sdplantatlas.org). Right: CCH2. Click to see current herbarium records.  


Downingia cuspidata
Downingia cuspidata
Often forms large, brightly colored patches in periphery of vernal pools.


Downingia cuspidata Whole plants in flower Downingia cuspidata inferior ovary
Downingia cuspidata
Left: Whole plants in flower.
Right: What appears to be a pedicel is actually an inferior ovary.


Downingia cuspidata zygomorphic corolla Downingia cuspidata zygomorphic corolla 2
Downingia cuspidata
Note zygomorphic corolla, with prominent nectar guide and interesting anther bristles.


Downingia cuspidata connate stamens
Downingia cuspidata
Close-up of connate stamens, the two smallest, anterior anthers with awn-like bristles, the style growing through staminal tube.


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