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huisache daisy

Scientific Name: Amblyolepis setigera

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Huisache Daisy (Amblyolepis setigera)

The Huisache Daisy, scientifically known as Amblyolepis setigera, is a vibrant wildflower often found in Texas. Its common names also include Honey Daisy and Butterfly Daisy.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions the plant's stems are "usually soft, hairy and aromatic." While this description may not inherently pose a risk, pets might be tempted to chew or ingest the plant material.

Considerations for Children

  • The plant's stems are "usually soft, hairy and aromatic." While this description may not inherently pose a risk, children might be tempted to pick the plant and chew or ingest the plant material.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Amblyolepis setigera
  • Common Names: Huisache Daisy, Honey Daisy, Butterfly Daisy
  • Amblyolepis is a genus within the daisy family (Asteraceae), established in 1836. Amblyolepis setigera is currently the only known species in this genus.

Distribution and Habitat

  • The Huisache Daisy is often found growing in thick stands, particularly under huisache trees (Acacia farnesiana) and other chaparral bushes.
  • It has been observed along roadsides and hillsides, forming dense displays of color when in bloom.
  • Specific locations mentioned include DeWitt County, Texas, and the Frio Canyon Nature Education Center in the valley of the Dry Frio River.

Morphological Characteristics

  • The Huisache Daisy is an upright or sprawling annual, typically reaching heights of 6 to 18 inches (approximately 15 to 46 cm). Some sources mention it growing closer to the ground, reaching 6 inches to a foot tall.
  • Each yellow flower head can reach approximately 1 1/2 inches (3.8 cm) in diameter.
  • The stems are often described as soft, hairy, and aromatic.

Quirky Facts

  • The Huisache Daisy is called such because it grows under the Huisache tree, Acacia farnesiana.
  • Despite its beauty, yellow wildflowers, including the Huisache Daisy, can be difficult to differentiate.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Ladybug beetles (Coccinellidae) have been observed on Huisache Daisies.

Further Information

  • Native American Seed offers the plant for purchase.
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