Eryngium mathiasiae is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae known by the common name Mathias' eryngo, or Mathias' button celery.
| Eryngium mathiasiae | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Spermatophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Apiales |
| Family: | Apiaceae |
| Genus: | Eryngium |
| Species: | E. mathiasiae |
| Binomial name | |
| Eryngium mathiasiae M.Y.Sheikh | |
The plant was named for American botanist Mildred Esther Mathias of California.[2]
It is endemic to the Modoc Plateau of northeastern California, where it grows in the vernal pools of the local river drainages, and other wet areas such as ditches.
Description
editEryngium mathiasiae is an erect perennial herb 30 to 40 centimeters (12 to 16 in) tall. There is a basal rosette of long lance-shaped leaves, the blades up to 17 centimeters (6.7 in) long and lined with sharp-pointed serrations or lobes, borne on petioles several centimeters in length.
The inflorescence is an array of flower heads, each surrounded by sharp, spined bracts. The greenish flower heads bloom in small, white petals.
Taxonomy
editEryngium mathiasiae was described as a species and named in 1983 by Muhammad Yusuf Sheikh. It is part of the genus Eryngium which is classified in the Apiaceae family and has no subspecies or botanical synonyms.[3]
References
edit- ↑ NatureServe (1 May 2026). "Eryngium mathiasiae". NatureServe Explorer. Arlington, Virginia. Retrieved 16 June 2026.
- ↑ "Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden, UCLA". Archived from the original on 2008-12-25. Retrieved 2009-06-12.
- ↑ "Eryngium mathiasiae M.Y.Sheikh". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 16 June 2026.
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