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straggler daisy
Scientific Name: Calyptocarpus vialis
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Straggler Daisy (Calyptocarpus vialis)
Also known as Horseherb, Straggler Daisy (Calyptocarpus vialis) is a plant that evokes mixed feelings, with some considering it a pest and others valuing it as a shade-tolerant groundcover.
Common Names
- Straggler Daisy
- Horseherb
- Lawnflower
- Hierba del Caballo
- Prostrate Lawnflower
- Creeping Cinderella Weed
- Sprawling Horseweed
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Calyptocarpus vialis Less.
- Family: Asteraceae (Daisy Family)
- Synonym: Synedrella vialis (mentioned as an alternative scientific name)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Texas according to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
- Also found in Hawaii (Kahoolawe) and St. Thomas, USVI.
- Thrives in shady areas.
- Observed in Memorial Park, Harris County, Texas.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Spreading annual or sometimes perennial broadleaf weed.
- Sprawling and somewhat hairy perennial.
- Much-branched, rooting at nodes.
- Good ground cover.
- Small yellow-orange, aster-like flowers (approximately 3/8").
- Stems are rounded, prostrate, and many arise from the base.
Ecological Role
- Can be used as a lawn substitute.
- Attracts small butterflies.