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Steve's dustymaiden
Scientific Name: Chaenactis stevioides
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Chaenactis stevioides: Steve's Dustymaiden
Chaenactis stevioides, commonly known as Steve's Dustymaiden or Esteve's Pincushion, is a wildflower admired for its subtle beauty.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chaenactis stevioides
- Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower Family)
- Synonyms/Common Names: Esteve's Pincushion, Steve's Pincushion, Stevia Dusty-Maiden
- Subspecies: Chaenactis stevioides var. thornberi
Distribution and Habitat
- Observed in locations such as Arches National Park, Utah and Petrified Forest National Park.
Morphological Characteristics
- An annual (or often winter annual) herb from a taproot, ranging in height from 1.6 inches to 1.4 feet.
Related Species
- Mentioned in relation to other Chaenactis species such as Chaenactis macrantha and Chaenactis douglasii.
Further Information
- Charles Webber (2000), California Academy of Sciences