No images found for this plant ID: 1041.
Ensure images are uploaded to the Media Library and tagged with "1041" in the "plant_image_tag" taxonomy.
annual agoseris
Scientific Name: Agoseris heterophylla
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Agoseris heterophylla: Annual Agoseris
Agoseris heterophylla, belonging to the Asteraceae (sunflower) family, is commonly known as annual agoseris or mountain dandelion. It can also be called annual goatsbeard or annual false-dandelion.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Agoseris heterophylla (Nutt.) Greene
- Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Group: Dicot
- Synonyms:
- Troximon chilense
- Troximon heterophyllum
- = Agoseris heterophylla (Nutt.) Greene ssp. californica (Nutt.) Piper
- = Agoseris heterophylla (Nutt.) Greene ssp. normalis Piper
- Agoseris heterophylla subsp. californica (Nutt.) Piper
- Varieties:
- Agoseris heterophylla var. heterophylla
Considerations for Pets
- This plant contains milky juice.
Considerations for Children
- This plant contains milky juice.
Distribution and Habitat
- Agoseris heterophylla is native to North America (CAN N L48 N).
- It is found in California.
- It is also found in Washington State, specifically Stevens County near Spokane.
- It is widespread.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is an annual forb/herb.
- It typically grows to be 3-40 cm tall.
- It is scapose and slender.
- It is usually glabrous.
- It often has several scapes from the base.
- Leaves are in a basal rosette and egg-shaped.
- Leaves are widest at the top.
- Leaves can be covered with tiny, soft to rough hairs.
- It features vivid greenish-yellow blooms.
Ecological Role
- Annual Agoseris is native.
Further Information
- Find more information at the Flora of North America (FNA) (if available).
- Discover Life: Comprehensive information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution.
- Oregon Flora Project.
- USDA NRCS Idaho Plant Materials Center