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slender scratchdaisy

Scientific Name: Croptilon divaricatum

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Croptilon divaricatum: Slender Scratchdaisy

Croptilon divaricatum, commonly known as slender scratchdaisy, is a North American flowering plant belonging to the aster tribe within the sunflower family (Asteraceae).

Considerations for Pets

  • The name "scratchdaisy" hints at a potential texture or characteristic of the plant that may be worth considering, especially for pets that might brush against it.
  • The plant has slender stems, which could be fragile and easily broken by pets.

Considerations for Children

  • The plant has slender stems, which could be fragile and easily broken by children.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Croptilon divaricatum (Nutt.) Raf.
  • Common Names: Slender scratchdaisy, Scratch daisy, Slender Spring Gold
  • Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower Family)
  • Synonym: Haplopappus divaricatus

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to North America.
  • Frequently found on roadsides, in pinelands, and in disturbed sites.

Morphological Characteristics

  • An annual forb with slender stems.
  • Reduced leaves that are alternate up the stem.
  • Typically reaches a height of about 2 feet (approximately 0.6 meters), but may grow to about 3 feet.
  • Small, fall-blooming yellow flowers.

Ecological Role

  • Also known as Goldenweed.

Quirky Facts

  • The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is focused on protecting and preserving North America&#39s native plants through native plant lists and galleries.