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laxflower
Scientific Name: Baileya pauciradiata
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Baileya pauciradiata: Laxflower
Baileya pauciradiata, a member of the daisy family (Asteraceae), is a flowering plant native to North America. It is commonly known as laxflower or Colorado desert marigold.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Baileya pauciradiata A. Gray
- Common Names: Laxflower, Colorado desert marigold
- Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower family)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: The text references 'Baileya pauciradiata Harv. & A. Gray ex A. Gray' implying a variation in authorship citation.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Baileya pauciradiata is described as a forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- It's an annual plant.
- Typically reaches a size of about 12 inches tall.
- The plant exhibits a drooping of the flower petals as it matures.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the deserts of North America.