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Shockley's goldenhead
Scientific Name: Acamptopappus shockleyi
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Shockley's Goldenhead (Acamptopappus shockleyi)
Acamptopappus shockleyi, commonly known as Shockley's Goldenhead, is a perennial subshrub belonging to the sunflower family (Asteraceae).
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a low-growing, mounded shrub.
- It has short, narrow leaves.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Acamptopappus shockleyi A. Gray
- Common Name: Shockley's Goldenhead
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family)
- Synonym: There is also mention of rayless goldenhead (Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus), though the relation is not explained.
Distribution and Habitat
- Shockley's Goldenhead is found in and near the eastern Mojave Desert.
- Specifically, it is located in southeastern California and southern Nevada.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is described as a low-growing, mounded shrub.
- The plant has short, narrow leaves and is generally inconspicuous.
Traditional Uses
- Native Americans used mashed goldenheads as a salve for pain.