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rough eyelashweed

Scientific Name: Blepharipappus scaber ssp. laevis

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Rough Eyelashweed (Blepharipappus scaber)

Blepharipappus scaber, commonly known as rough eyelash or rough eyelashweed, is a small and often inconspicuous plant belonging to the sunflower family.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Blepharipappus scaber Hook.
  • Common Names: Rough eyelash, rough eyelashweed
  • Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower Family)
  • Synonyms:
    • Blepharipappus scaber ssp. laevis (A. Gray) D.D. Keck
    • Blepharipappus scaber ssp. scaber Hook.
  • Rank: Subspecies (e.g., Blepharipappus scaber Hook. ssp. scaber)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to North America.
  • Observed locations include: Jordan Valley, OR; Hancock Field Station, near Clarno, OR; Siskiyou Co. (Slough Rd near Weed), CA.
  • Typically found in wildflower areas and grasslands.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Annual forb/herb (non-woody plant that is not a grass).
  • Plant height: 4-12 inches tall.
  • Flower head diameter: 1/4 to 3/4 inches, featuring white disk flowers.

Quirky Facts

  • The plant is named "rough eyelash" because of its appearance.
  • Rough eyelashweed can tolerate temperatures a few degrees below zero.

Further Information

  • USDA Plants Database: http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=BLSC
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Discover Life
  • Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
  • Oregon Flora Project
  • Dave's Garden