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woolly goat chicory
Scientific Name: Agoseris apargioides var. maritima
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Woolly Goat Chicory
Woolly Goat Chicory is a common name applied to several plants. This page focuses on Agoseris apargioides.
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.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Agoseris apargioides (Less.) Greene
- Common Name: Woolly Goat Chicory, Seaside Dandelion
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Family: Asteraceae
- Genus: Agoseris
- Synonyms: Several varieties are recognized, including:
- Agoseris apargioides var. eastwoodiae (Fedde) Munz
- Agoseris apargioides var. maritima (Sheldon) Q. Jones ex Cronquist
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to California.
- Also found in other regions of the United States, as indicated by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) data.
- Prefers drier conditions and can be found in coastal areas (as implied by "seaside agoseris").
Morphological Characteristics
- A perennial herb, non-woody (forb/herb).
- Grows to about fifteen inches tall.
- Has a slender, slightly woolly flower-stem.
- Features a cluster of smooth bluish-green leaves.
Quirky Facts
- The name "Agoseris" comes from the Greek name for a related plant, "goat chicory."
Additional Information
- Discover Life provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Agoseris apargioides.
- The California Academy of Sciences also holds information and media related to this species.