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desert marigold
Scientific Name: Baileya
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
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Desert Marigold (Baileya multiradiata)
The Desert Marigold, scientifically known as Baileya multiradiata, is a vibrant and resilient plant native to the southwestern deserts of the United States and Mexico. Its bright yellow, daisy-like flowers bring a spark of color to arid landscapes.
Considerations for Pets
- The Desert Marigold has hairy or wooly foliage.
Considerations for Children
- The Desert Marigold has hairy or wooly foliage.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Baileya multiradiata Harv. & A. Gray ex A. Gray
- Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family)
- Common Name: Desert Marigold, Showy Desert Marigold
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the southwestern deserts of the United States and Mexico.
- Commonly found along roadsides and in wildflower areas.
- Thrives in stony, dry, and sandy areas.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Annual, biennial, or short-lived perennial.
- Typically grows to a height of 10 to 30 inches.
- Forms a basal rosette of pinnate, wooly, or hairy leaves.
- Daisy-like flowers that form mounds of nearly solid yellow.
Quirky Facts
- Desert Marigold flowers can brighten up landscapes even where water is scarce and the sun is blazing.
- The plant typically blooms in the spring, extending through July, and may have a second bloom in October after summer thunderstorms.
Ecological role
- Desert Marigold can turn the landscape yellow during a good season.
Further Information
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