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white easterbonnets
Scientific Name: Antheropeas lanosum
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Eriophyllum lanosum: A Spring Wildflower
Eriophyllum lanosum, commonly known as the White Woolly Daisy or White Easterbonnet, is a charming wildflower that heralds the arrival of spring.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant produces flowers with white or yellow colors.
Considerations for Children
- The plant is found in home gardens.
- Easter bonnets are often made by children.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Eriophyllum lanosum (A. Gray) A. Gray
- Common Names: White Woolly Daisy, White Easterbonnet, White Easter Bonnets
- Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower Family)
- Synonym: Antheropeas lanosum (A. Gray) Rydb.
Distribution and Habitat
- This plant is found in the eastern Mojave Desert.
- It has been observed in locations such as the Sonoran Desert Scrub, Senita Basin, and Organ Pipe National Monument in Arizona, USA.
- Specimens have also been found in the Mormon Well vicinity, east side of Beaver Dam Wash.
Morphological Characteristics
- Flowers radiate, displaying white or whitish colors, sometimes with magenta or pink hues.
- The plant is also referred to as Woolly Daisy due to its woolly texture.
Additional Information
- It blooms from February to April.