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plains dozedaisy
Scientific Name: Aphanostephus ramosissimus
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Plains Dozedaisy (Aphanostephus ramosissimus)
The Aphanostephus ramosissimus, commonly known as plains dozedaisy or plains lazy daisy, is a flowering plant belonging to the Asteraceae (Sunflower) family.
Considerations for Pets
- As a member of the Asteraceae (Sunflower) family, the plant's interaction with animals is not explicitly detailed in the provided text.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Aphanostephus ramosissimus DC.
- Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower Family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Egletes ramosissima (DC.) A.Gray, Aphanostephus arizonicus Gray, Aphanostephus humilis (Benth.) Gray, Aphanostephus potosinus Shinners, Leucopsidium humile
- Varieties:
- Aphanostephus ramosissimus DC. var. ramosissimus
- Aphanostephus ramosissimus DC. var. humilis (Benth.) B.L. Turner & Birdsong
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Texas and other states in the United States.
- Found in New Mexico (BLM NM930).
- Specifically mentioned in Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a).
- Located in the South Texas Plains and the Rio Grande Plain.
- Habitat: Plains.
Morphological Characteristics
- Lifespan: Annual.
- Structure: Herb/Forb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass).
Ecological Role
- Can bear freezings although not too intense ones.
Further Information
- Discover Life: Page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification and distribution of Aphanostephus ramosissimus.
- USDA Plants Database: Information available through the United States Department of Agriculture.
- Encyclopedia of Life: Additional details on the species can be found there.