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plainsdaisy

Scientific Name: Dichaetophora campestris

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Plains Daisy (Erigeron modestus)

The plant commonly referred to as Plains Daisy also has the scientific name Erigeron modestus.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower Family)
  • Latin Name: Erigeron modestus
  • Synonym: Dichaetophora campestris A. Gray

Distribution and Habitat

  • The Plains Daisy is native to North America.
  • It is prevalent in the dry, thin, rocky soils of Wyoming's steppelands, where it can transform barren landscapes into rock gardens.
  • Its national distribution in the United States is considered regularly occurring, although the origin and current status are listed as unknown/undetermined.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • The Plains Daisy is an annual to short-lived perennial.
  • It is classified as a forb/herb, a non-woody plant that is not a grass.

Related Links

  • Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Dichaetophora campestris - Plainsdaisy.