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plains dozedaisy
Scientific Name: Aphanostephus ramosissimus var. ramosissimus
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Plains Dozedaisy (Aphanostephus ramosissimus)
The Plains Dozedaisy, scientifically known as Aphanostephus ramosissimus, is an annual herb belonging to the Asteraceae (Sunflower) family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Aphanostephus ramosissimus DC.
- Common Names: Plains Dozedaisy, Plains Lazy Daisy, Doze Daisy
- Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower Family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonym: Egletes ramosissima (DC.) A.Gray
- Varieties:
- Aphanostephus ramosissimus DC. var. ramosissimus
- Aphanostephus ramosissimus DC. var. humilis (Benth.) B.L. Turner & Birdsong
- USDA Symbols: APRA (for Aphanostephus ramosissimus), APRAR (for Aphanostephus ramosissimus var. ramosissimus)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Texas and other states in the United States.
- Found in New Mexico.
- Common in the South Texas Plains and the Rio Grande Plain.
- Prefers plains habitats.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Lifespan: Annual
- Structure: Herbaceous (forb/herb - a non-woody plant that is not a grass)
Ecological Role
- The Plains Dozedaisy is an annual forb found in the South Texas Plains.
- It can tolerate freezing temperatures, but not intense freezes.
Quirky Facts
- One source mentions that the economic returns from deer, in areas where Plains Dozedaisy grows, can rival or exceed those from cattle at times.
Further Information
- Discover Life provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Aphanostephus ramosissimus.
- Encyclopedia of Life has a family entry for Asteraceae.