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woolly goat chicory

Scientific Name: Agoseris apargioides

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Woolly Goat Chicory (Agoseris apargioides)

Woolly goat chicory is the common name for several plants, most notably Agoseris apargioides. It is a forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass.

Considerations for Pets

  • Some members of the Agoseris genus have woolly stems or leaves.

Considerations for Children

  • Some members of the Agoseris genus have woolly stems or leaves.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Agoseris apargioides (Less.) Greene
  • Common Name: Woolly Goat Chicory, Seaside Dandelion
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Family: Asteraceae
  • Synonyms: Includes various infraspecific taxa such as:
    • Agoseris apargioides var. eastwoodiae (Fedde) Munz
    • Agoseris apargioides var. maritima (Sheldon) Q. Jones ex Cronquist

Distribution and Habitat

  • Observed and documented in California.
  • Specifically associated with coastal or seaside environments, as indicated by the variety maritima.

Morphological Characteristics

  • A pretty perennial plant, about fifteen inches tall.
  • Has a slender, slightly woolly flower-stem.
  • Features a cluster of smooth bluish-green leaves.
  • Some varieties may have serrated leaves, while others do not.

Quirky Facts

  • The name Agoseris comes from the Greek name for a related plant, "goat chicory."

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The text mentions that chicory (Cichorium intybus), a related plant, is grazed by goats.

Further Information

  • Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Agoseris apargioides.
  • The California Academy of Sciences has records and media related to this plant.
  • Photographs from the Brousseau Collection at Saint Mary's College are available.
  • Information is available from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).