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woolly desert marigold

Scientific Name: Baileya pleniradiata

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual, Biennial, Perennial

Other Names:

       

Woolly Desert Marigold (Baileya pleniradiata)

The Woolly Desert Marigold, scientifically known as Baileya pleniradiata, is a charming flowering plant native to the arid landscapes of North America. Its common name aptly describes its most distinguishing feature: a soft, woolly texture covering its leaves and stems.

Considerations for Pets

  • The plant is woolly in texture.

Considerations for Children

  • The plant is woolly in texture.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Baileya pleniradiata A. Gray
  • Family: Asteraceae (Daisy Family)
  • Synonyms:
    • Baileya multiradiata var. pleniradiata (Harv. & A. Gray ex A. Gray) Coville
    • Baileya perennis (mentioned in relation to a detailed record)

Common Names

  • Woolly Desert Marigold
  • Woolly Marigold
  • Wooly Marigold
  • Desert Marigold (sometimes used more broadly or in reference to Baileya multiradiata)
  • Woolly Desert-Marigold
  • Tecomblate (simple leaves) - used in Arizona and Northwestern Sonora

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to desert regions of North America.
  • Specifically mentioned in locations such as:
    • Joshua Tree National Park, California
    • Arizona
    • Northwestern Sonora
  • Found in desert, sandy, and disturbed areas.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Annual or short-lived perennial.
  • Generally grows to be 10 to 30 inches tall.
  • Features a basal rosette of one- to f-inch long, pinnate woolly, or hairy leaves.
  • Grayish, woolly plant.
  • Branched and leafy mostly in the lower half.
  • Produces yellow 1- to 2-inch flowers held well above the silvery, woolly foliage.
  • Leaves are alternate, clustered largely at the base.
  • Fruit: achenes, 3-4 mm, cylindric, distinctly angled ribs of angles most prominent.

Ecological Role

  • Found along desert roadsides.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Observed and photographed by various individuals, highlighting its appeal to nature enthusiasts and photographers.
  • Featured in the film "DESERT DREAMS".

Resources and Further Information

  • Discover Life: Offers information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Baileya pleniradiata.
  • Saint Mary's College of California
  • CalPhotos
  • SmugMug
  • Northeastern University