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Arkansas leastdaisy
Scientific Name: Chaetopappa asteroides var. asteroides
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Chaetopappa asteroides: The Arkansas Leastdaisy
Discover the delicate beauty of Chaetopappa asteroides, commonly known as the Arkansas leastdaisy, tiny lazy daisy, or simply least daisy. This North American native belongs to the sunflower family (Asteraceae) and adds a touch of charm to various habitats.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chaetopappa asteroides Nutt. ex DC.
- Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family)
- Common Names: Arkansas leastdaisy, Least daisy, Tiny lazy daisy
- Rank: Species; Variety: Chaetopappa asteroides Nutt. ex DC. var. asteroides
- Synonyms: N/A (None explicitly listed in the text)
Distribution and Habitat
Chaetopappa asteroides is native to North America and can be found in the following regions:
- Texas
- Oklahoma
- Kansas
- Missouri
- Arkansas
- Louisiana
- South Carolina
- Tamaulipas (Mexico)
- San Luis Potosi (Mexico)
- Veracruz (Mexico)
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Chaetopappa asteroides is a forb/herb, a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- It is taprooted and can be either eglandular or glandular.
- Annuals grow to between 3.5-30cm
- Leaves are not densely overlapping
- Proximal to mid cauline blades oblanceolate
- Features tiny white flowers with tiny yellow disks at the top of branching "sticks," and a very long, narrow flower base.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- It is noted that the plant has an association with gardening.
Further Information
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
- Discover Life
- NatureServe
- Dave's Garden