Chamaebatia
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Not to be confused with Chamaebatus or Chamaebatiaria.
"Mountain misery" redirects here. For other uses, see Misery Mountain.
| Mountain Misery | |
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| Chamaebatia australis | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Magnoliophyta |
| Class: | Magnoliopsida |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Rosaceae |
| Subfamily: | Dryadoideae[1] |
| Genus: | Chamaebatia Benth. |
| Species | |
The plant genus Chamaebatia includes two species of aromatic evergreen shrubs known as mountain misery. This common name in English refers to the strong aroma resulting from brushing against the foliage (the odor is found to be unpleasant by some)[citation needed]. They are also known as "bear clover." They are actinorhizal, meaning they are non-legume nitrogen fixers[2].
Species:
- Chamaebatia australis - southern mountain misery
- Chamaebatia foliolosa - Sierra mountain misery, bearclover, kit-kee-dizze
[edit] References and External links
- ^ Potter, D., et al. (2007). Phylogeny and classification of Rosaceae. Plant Systematics and Evolution. 266(1–2): 5–43.
- ^ Swensen, S.M.; Mullin, B.C. (1997). The impact of molecular systematics on hypotheses for the evolution of root nodule symbioses and implications for expanding symbioses to new host plant genera. Plant and Soil. 194: 185–192.
