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hairy dozedaisy

Scientific Name: Aphanostephus pilosus

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Aphanostephus pilosus: Hairy Dozedaisy

Aphanostephus pilosus, commonly known as hairy dozedaisy, is an annual forb/herb belonging to the Asteraceae family.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant develops like a shrub, forming a round shape.

Considerations for Children

  • This plant develops like a shrub, forming a round shape.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Aphanostephus pilosus Buckley
  • Common Name: Hairy Dozedaisy
  • Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family or Composite/Sunflower Family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: Aphanostephus pulchellus (mentioned as a synonym)
  • Accepted Name: Aphanostephus pilosus Buckley &#8211 accepted &#8211 hairy dozedaisy
  • Other potentially related species or varieties:
    • Aphanostephus pinulensis
    • Aphanostephus potosinus
    • Aphanostephus ramosissimus (Plains Dozedaisy)
    • Aphanostephus ramosissimus var. humilis (Plains Doze Daisy)
    • Aphanostephus skirrhobasis (Arkansas Dozedaisy)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Texas and other states in the United States.
  • Also found in Mexico.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Annual forb/herb (non-woody plant that is not a grass).
  • The hairy dozedaisy develops like a shrub, growing into a round-shaped form.
  • Bloom Color: Yellow, White
  • Bloom Period: May to July
  • Some varieties can grow 2-18 inches tall.
  • Hairy, usually leafless stems (8-24 inches tall) grow from a basal rosette.

Additional Information

  • Symbol: APPI
  • Duration: Annual
  • Grows as a perennial in the wild, but may be grown as an annual in cooler climates.

Resources

  • Discover Life
  • British Database of World Flora and Fauna
  • United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) PLANTS Database