Phemeranthus Rafinesque. Common name: Rock-pink, Fameflower.
A genus of about 25 species, herbs and dwarf shrubs, mainly of North America (1 species in Argentina). Our eastern North American "Talinums" are not closely related to the broad-leaved type of Talinum and have been transferred to Phemeranthus (Kiger 2001). Adaptation of our native species of Phemeranthus to different rock substrates is discussed by Ware & Pinion (1990). Infrageneric classification follows Ferguson (2020).
References: Carolin (1993) In Kubitzki, Rohwer, & Bittrich (1993); Carter & Murdy (1985); Ferguson (2020); Hershkovitz & Zimmer (2000); Kiger (2001); Kiger (2003a) In Flora of North America Editorial Committee (2003b); Murdy & Carter (1985); Murdy & Carter (2001); Price & Ferguson (2012); Rose & Standley (1911); Ware (1967); Wilson (1932). Show full citations.
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© Gary P. Fleming | Phemeranthus piedmontanus | Original Image ⭷
© Paul Marcum | Phemeranthus parviflorus source | Original Image ⭷
© Joey Shaw | Phemeranthus calcaricus source | Original Image ⭷
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