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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