Croomia

Torrey

in J. Torrey and A. Gray, Fl. N. Amer. 1: 663. 1840.

Etymology: For Hardy B. Croom, 1797–1837, the discoverer
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 26. Treatment on page 466. Mentioned on page 12.

Herbs perennial. Stems erect. Basal leaves scalelike, venation parallel. Cauline leaves 3–6 near stem tips; blade cordate to broadly elliptic, venation palmate. Cymes 2–3-flowered. Flowers: ovary globose [to broadly conic]; style short, thick; stigmas 2–3, capitate; pedicel jointed, bracteolate. Seeds 1–4.

Distribution

North America, se Asia (China, Japan).

Discussion

Species 3 (1 in the flora).

Selected References

None.

Lower Taxa