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leafy nama

Nama demissa A.Gray
leafy nama
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Nama demissa is an annual flowering plant in the family Namaceae. It is known by the common name leafy nama. It is native to North America, including Arizona, California, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Nevada, and Utah. The species was first described and published in 1870 by A. Gray.

Description

Nama demissa belongs to the genus Nama and is part of the Namaceae family. It is an annual species found in the southwestern United States and northwestern and northeastern regions of Mexico. The plant is commonly referred to as leafy nama. Its scientific name was first published in 1870 by Asa Gray.

Other common names

leafy namapurple matpurplemat

Distribution

North America · Arizona · California · Mexico Northeast · Mexico Northwest · Nevada · Utah

Synonyms

Conanthus demissusNama demissa var. desertiNama demissa var. demissaMarilaunidium demissumNama demissa var. linearis

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