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entireleaf western daisy
Scientific Name: Astranthium integrifolium ssp. ciliatum
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Astranthium integrifolium
Also known as entireleaf western daisy or Eastern Western-daisy, Astranthium integrifolium is a North American species of flowering plant belonging to the daisy family.
Considerations for Pets
- This is an herb/forb, a non-woody plant.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonym: Engelmann's Daisy (note: the text also lists this as the common name for "Entire Leaf Yellow False Foxglove", which may be an error.)
- Common Names: entireleaf western daisy, eastern western daisy, Western Daisy
- USDA Symbol: ASIN9
- Taxonomic Status: Accepted
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to North America.
- Specifically found in the east-central part of the United States.
- Observed in shale barrens, such as at Middle Fork Barrens Natural Area (specifically in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Nebraska)
- Western Gulf Coastal Plain
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Classified as a forb/herb, a non-woody plant.
- Can grow both in height and width, resulting in a rounded shrub-like appearance.
- White Flowers
- Blooms are typically light purple to white.
- Some types are perennial, others are annual.
Ecology
- Pollinators use them.
Further Information
- Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Astranthium integrifolium.
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
- uBio
- USDA