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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. &amp 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.