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rayless goldenhead

Scientific Name: Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus var. sphaerocephalus

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Rayless Goldenhead (Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus)

Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, commonly known as rayless goldenhead, is a flowering plant belonging to the Asteraceae (aster, daisy, or sunflower) family.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is a shrub.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus (Harv. & A. Gray ex A. Gray) A. Gray
  • Common Name: Rayless Goldenhead
  • Family: Asteraceae (also known as Compositae)
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species, Variety (e.g., Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus var. sphaerocephalus, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus var. hirtellus)
  • Synonyms: Sphaerocephalus (implied use in older references)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Rayless goldenhead is native to desert regions of the southwestern United States, including the Mojave Desert.
  • It is found in Arizona.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Rayless goldenhead is a subshrub or shrub.
  • It is a perennial plant.
  • It is an evergreen plant.
  • Leaves are pale green to light gray-green.
  • Stems are whitish.
  • Plant size and growth form descriptions are available, potentially including leaf and flower color details.