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entireleaf western daisy
Scientific Name: Astranthium integrifolium
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Astranthium integrifolium: Entireleaf Western Daisy
Astranthium integrifolium, commonly known as entireleaf western daisy or Eastern Western-daisy, is a North American species of flowering plant belonging to the daisy family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Astranthium integrifolium (Michx.) Nutt.
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: See references to older classifications with subspecies.
- Common Names: Entireleaf western daisy, eastern western daisy, Engelmann's Daisy (potentially a misidentification, cross-reference recommended).
- USDA Symbol: ASIN9
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the east-central part of the United States and found in regions such as Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Nebraska.
- Observed in shale barrens and the Western Gulf Coastal Plain.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Described as a forb/herb, a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- Can grow in height and width, sometimes forming a rounded shrub-like shape.
- White, violet, or yellow flowers arranged in heads.
Ecological Role
- The Entireleaf Western Daisy plants are in bloom and may attract pollinators to a garden.
Additional Information
- Considered a perennial, but may be grown as an annual in certain environments.
- In summer, the plant can have a white color.
Resources
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
- uBio
- USDA PLANTS Database
- Discover Life