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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