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entireleaf western daisy
Scientific Name: Astranthium integrifolium ssp. integrifolium
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 plant is a member of the Asteraceae (daisy) family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Accepted Scientific Name: Astranthium integrifolium (Michx.) Nutt.
- Synonyms: Not explicitly stated, but the text mentions subspecies like Astranthium integrifolium ssp. integrifolium and Astranthium integrifolium ssp. ciliatum.
- Common Names: entireleaf western daisy, eastern western daisy, Engelmann's Daisy, Western Daisy
- USDA Symbol: ASIN9
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to North America, specifically the east-central part of the United States.
- Found in locations like Middle Fork Barrens Natural Area, shale barrens.
- Associated with the Western Gulf Coastal Plain ecoregion.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Described as a forb/herb, a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- Can be annual or perennial (though it typically grows as an annual).
- Flowering plant with blooms typically light purple to white.
- The development is erect, they tend to grow both in height and in width, giving origin to a rounded shrub.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Mentioned as a plant that attracts pollinators.
Further Information
- Referenced as a subject on Discover Life's page, focusing on biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution.
- Information can be found on Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) and uBio.