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dichaetophora

Scientific Name: Dichaetophora

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

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Dichaetophora campestris: A Botanical Overview

This page provides an overview of the plant species Dichaetophora campestris, also known as plainsdaisy.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Dichaetophora campestris A. Gray
  • Common Name: plainsdaisy
  • Family: Asteraceae (daisy family or Sunflower Family)
  • Synonyms: Mentions Cephalaria dichaetophora Boiss, but this appears to be a separate species.

Etymology

The genus name Dichaetophora is derived from Greek: "di-" meaning two, "chaite" meaning long hair, and "-phore" meaning bearer or carrier. This likely alludes to the two awn-like structures present on the plant.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Chihuahua, Nuevo León.
  • In Finland, the species *Dichaetophora finlandica* is found.
  • *S. dichaetophora* is found in Georgia, Mongolia, the Amur region, Korea, and the Russian Far East.

Morphological Characteristics

Dichaetophora campestris is a dicot.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • *Dichaetophora* (insect), a genus of the Drosophilidae family
  • *Dichaetophora biroi Kertesz* is a native predatory fly that can wipe out snail populations.