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little lemonhead
Scientific Name: Coreocarpus arizonicus
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Little Lemonhead: Coreocarpus arizonicus
Coreocarpus arizonicus, commonly known as Little Lemonhead, is a flowering plant belonging to the daisy family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Coreocarpus arizonicus (A. Gray) S.F. Blake
- Common Name: Little Lemonhead
- Family: Daisy family (Asteraceae)
Distribution and Habitat
Coreocarpus arizonicus is native to northwestern Mexico and the southwestern United States, specifically Arizona (e.g., Sabino Canyon, Pima County).
Morphological Characteristics
Little Lemonhead is described as a "damn yellow composite" in reference to its flower type.
Ecological Role
In riparian areas, Little Lemonhead is noted for blooming even when other "damn yellow composites" are not.
Quirky Facts
- The name "Little Lemonhead" also refers to a lemon-flavored candy that was first formulated in 1962.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Coreocarpus arizonicus.
- Photos from Sabino Canyon nature walks may include images of this plant.