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Common (vernacular) names applied to California vascular plants

compiled by Elizabeth Painter

up to date as of May 1, 2016

Common names (also referred to as vernacular names) are applied differently at different times and places by different users. This list is compiled from many sources and is intended to be as comprehensive as possible. It is not intended to indicate which common name is correct or preferred. Please send comments about this page to Elizabeth Painter (beth.painter.48@gmail.com).




TaxonAnemopsis californica
groupMagnoliids
FamilySaururaceae
Family common name(s)lizard's-tail; lizard's tail; lizard-tail; lizard tail; lizardtail; lizard-tails; lizard tails
Genus common name(s)anemopsis; yerba mansa
Species common name(s)California yerba mansa; yerba mansa; yerba-mansa; yerba de mansa; yerba manza; yerba del manso; yerba del manzo; hierba mansa; hierba del manzo
 
 
Common name(s) generally applied to other taxa or multiple taxaswamp root, false anemone are applied to taxa in multiple families
 
Notesyerba mensa is probably an error
Synonymy: The Jepson Manual (1993), FNA, PLANTS, etcHouttuynia californica (Hook. & Arn.) Benth. & Hook.
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