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chrysogonum

Scientific Name: Chrysogonum

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

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Chrysogonum virginianum: Goldenstar or Green and Gold

Chrysogonum virginianum, commonly known as goldenstar or green and gold, is a charming native groundcover prized for its attractive foliage and cheerful flowers.

Considerations for Pets and Children

  • The plant is noted to have hairy stems.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Chrysogonum virginianum L.
  • Common Names: Goldenstar, Green and Gold, Golden-knee
  • Family: Asteraceae (Aster or Sunflower family)
  • Synonyms:
    • Chrysogonum virginianum Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 2: 920. 1753
  • Subspecies/Varieties:
    • Chrysogonum virginianum var. australe (Alexander ex Small) Ahles

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to North America, specifically the Eastern United States, from Pennsylvania to Florida and Louisiana.
  • Typically found in dry, woodland areas and shady sites.

Morphology and Growth Habits

  • Low-growing, rhizomatous perennial.
  • Typically forms a foliage mat reaching 3-4 inches in height and spreading up to 18 inches.
  • Similar in structure to Ajuga.
  • Light green, triangular leaves. Leaf blades are 2.5-10 cm, faces minutely strigoso-hirsutulous to villoso-hirsute.
  • Daisy-like, bright yellow flowers that bloom from May to October. Flowers are star-shaped and borne in great numbers.

Ecological Role

  • Serves as a foundation for other plants in woodland settings, pond edges, or rock gardens.

Quirky Facts

  • A modest plant often overlooked, but it blooms from June to September, providing a long-lasting display of bright yellow, star-shaped flowers.

Cultivars

  • 'Allen Bush': A known variety of green and gold.
  • 'Superstar': A cultivar known for its abundant starry, golden daisy-like flowers.
  • 'Quinn's Gold': A cultivar characterized by flowers that emerge gold and change with maturity.
  • 'Pierre': A mat-forming plant with showy yellow blooms.

Further Information

  • USDA, ARS, Germplasm Resources Information Network: Provides information on Chrysogonum and its species.
  • Discover Life: Offers details on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Chrysogonum virginianum.
  • NC State University: Provides a plant database with information on Chrysogonum virginianum.