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pale agoseris
Scientific Name: Agoseris glauca var. glauca
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Pale Agoseris (Agoseris glauca)
Agoseris glauca, belonging to the daisy family (Asteraceae), is commonly known as pale agoseris, prairie agoseris, or short-beaked agoseris. Other common names include pale dandelion, prairie dandelion, pale mountain dandelion, false dandelion, and pale goat chicory.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- The plant produces single yellow flower heads at the top of a long, thin, green stem, which might be tempting to pick or ingest.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Agoseris glauca (Pursh) Raf.
- Family: Asteraceae (Aster family)
- Synonyms: The common name "pale agoseris" is also used to refer to the subspecies Agoseris glauca var. glauca.
- Varieties: Agoseris glauca var. dasycephala (Torr. & A. Gray) Jeps., Agoseris glauca var. monticola.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to North America.
- In Michigan, it is primarily found in Montmorency, Otsego, Crawford, and Oscoda counties.
- It thrives in grassy, savanna-like openings within pine barrens.
Morphological Characteristics
- Agoseris glauca is a perennial plant that grows up to 0.6 meters (2 feet) tall.
- It features single yellow flower heads, over an inch in diameter, composed solely of ray florets.
- The leaves are basal, arranged in a tuft, and can be hairless or have soft white hairs. They are typically narrow, lance-shaped, and either entire or slightly toothed/lobed.
Life Cycle and Phenology
- It flowers from May to June.
- Seeds ripen from June to August.
Additional Information
- USDA PLANTS Symbol: AGGL
- The flowers are hermaphrodite.