ground nama
Nama aretioides (Hook. & Arn.) Brand
Nama aretioides is a flowering plant species in the family Namaceae, commonly known as ground nama. It is native to the western United States, including California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington, where it is found in dry and sandy habitats such as sagebrush areas.
Description
Ground nama is a member of the Namaceae family and is distributed across the Great Basin and Pacific Northwest regions. It was first described in 1912 and is adapted to arid and semi-arid environments, often growing in sandy soils. The species is part of the genus Nama, which includes several other flowering plants found in similar habitats.
Other common names
ground nama
Distribution
California · Idaho · Nevada · Oregon · Washington
Synonyms
Conanthus aretioidesEutoca aretioidesEutoca aretioides var. perpusillaNama aretioides var. aretioidesNama aretioides f. californicaPhacelia aretioidesNama psammophilaMarilaunidium aretioidesNama aretioides var. californica