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smallhead doll's daisy
Scientific Name: Boltonia diffusa var. diffusa
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Boltonia asteroides and Boltonia diffusa: The Doll's Daisies
The provided text mentions several plants known as Doll's Daisies, including Boltonia asteroides and Boltonia diffusa. These names are often used interchangeably with common names like Eastern Doll's Daisy, White Doll's Daisy, False Aster, Southern Doll's Daisy, and Small Head Doll's Daisy.
Considerations for Children
- The text mentions "small parts" as a choking hazard in relation to dolls in general. Though not directly related to the plant itself, it's a general safety consideration to keep in mind when children are around dolls.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Names: Boltonia asteroides, Boltonia diffusa
- Common Names: Eastern Doll's Daisy, White Doll's Daisy, False Aster, Southern Doll's Daisy, Small Head Doll's Daisy
- Variety: Boltonia diffusa var. interior (Small-head Doll's-daisy)
- Synonyms: White Doll's Eyes
- Boltonia asteroides var. glastifolia is also referenced.
Distribution and Habitat
- Two varieties of white doll's-daisy are noted as occurring in New England.
- The text indicates that Boltonia diffusa var. interior (Small-head Doll's-daisy) is "Not In Idaho."
- Boltonia apalachicolensis (Apalachicola Doll's Daisy) is mentioned as available for sale.
Morphological Characteristics
- The text mentions "small flower heads" and that the "flower head has tubular disk flowers".
- Boltonia apalachicolensis has small, grey-green foliage, 4' tall stalks, and open panicles of flowers.
- It also mentioned "Broad flat clusters of generally small flower heads".