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woolly goat chicory

Scientific Name: Agoseris apargioides var. eastwoodiae

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Woolly Goat Chicory (Agoseris apargioides)

Woolly Goat Chicory, scientifically known as Agoseris apargioides, is a perennial herb belonging to the genus Agoseris. It is also sometimes referred to as Seaside Dandelion, and Pale Goat-chicory.

Considerations for Pets

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

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Scientific Name: Agoseris apargioides (Less.) Greene
  • Family: Asteraceae
  • Synonym: Seaside Dandelion
  • Varieties:
    • Agoseris apargioides var. eastwoodiae (Fedde) Munz
    • Agoseris apargioides var. maritima (Sheldon) Q. Jones ex Cronquist

Distribution and Habitat

Woolly Goat Chicory has been observed and documented at the California Academy of Sciences.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is described as a pretty perennial plant, about fifteen inches tall.
  • It has a slender, slightly woolly flower-stem.
  • It features a cluster of smooth bluish-green leaves.

Quirky Facts

  • The name Agoseris is derived from the Greek name for a related plant, also referred to as "goat chicory".

Ecology

  • The plant is a forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
  • The text suggests irrigation every 2-3 weeks with 1-2 buckets of water.

Resources

  • Further information can be found on Discover Life's page about Agoseris apargioides.
  • The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) also holds information about this plant.