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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.