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Scientific Name: Anisocoma acaulis
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Anisocoma acaulis: A Desert Wildflower
Anisocoma acaulis, commonly known as Scalebud, is a wildflower found in arid regions of the western United States.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Anisocoma acaulis
- Synonyms: Anisocoma acaulis Torr. & A. Gray
- Common Name: Scalebud, Scale Bud, Scale bud
- Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower Family)
Distribution and Habitat
This wildflower thrives in the Mojave and Colorado Deserts, as well as California's Owens Valley, typically above elevations of 2,000 feet (610 m). It is found in the southwestern United States, including Arizona.
Morphological Characteristics
- Scalebud is a yellow or pale yellow wildflower.
- It grows to a height of 2-8 inches.
- It has pinnately divided basal leaves and short stems.
Quirky Facts
- The plant's name, "Scalebud," is also used to describe miniature digital scales and model airplane parts, showing the term's versatility.
Further Information
- Discover Life: Anisocoma acaulis - Scalebud on Discover Life
- Wikimedia Commons: Images of Anisocoma acaulis blossoms can be found on Wikimedia Commons.