Stems simple, nodes 1(-2). Leaves mostly basal. Inflorescences terminal, spikes, compact, conic, subtended by petaloid bracts. Flowers 75-150, coalescent; stamens epigynous, 6(-8); pistil 1, 3(-4)-carpellate; placentae 3(-4), parietal; ovules 6-10 per placenta; styles and stigmas 3(-4), distinct. Fruits capsules, dehiscent. Seeds 18-40. x = 11.

Distribution

w North America.

Discussion

Species 1

Selected References

Holm, T. 1905. Anemiopsis [sic] californica (Nutt.) H. and A. An anatomical study. Amer. J. Sci., ser. 4, 19: 76-82.

Kelso, L. 1932. A note on Anemopsis californica. Amer. Midl. Naturalist 13: 110-113.

Nozeran, R. 1955. Contribution à l'étude de quelques structures florales. (Essai de morphologie florale comparée). Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot., sér. 11, 16: 1-224.

Quibell, C. H. 1941. Floral anatomy and morphology of Anemopsis californica. Bot. Gaz. 102: 749-758.

Lower Taxa

Anemopsis californica