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Arkansas leastdaisy
Scientific Name: Chaetopappa asteroides var. grandis
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Chaetopappa asteroides: Arkansas Leastdaisy
Chaetopappa asteroides, commonly known as Arkansas leastdaisy, tiny lazy daisy, or simply least daisy, is a North American species belonging to the sunflower family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chaetopappa asteroides Nutt. ex DC.
- Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family)
- Rank: Species, Variety (e.g., Chaetopappa asteroides Nutt. ex DC. var. asteroides)
Distribution and Habitat
Chaetopappa asteroides is native to North America, with a distribution spanning across:
- Texas
- Oklahoma
- Kansas
- Missouri
- Arkansas
- Louisiana
- South Carolina
- Tamaulipas
- San Luis Potosi
- Veracruz
This plant is a forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
Morphological Characteristics
Arkansas leastdaisy is an annual plant, typically growing between 3.5 and 30 cm tall. It is taprooted and can be either eglandular or glandular. The leaves are oblanceolate in shape and not densely overlapping.
Synonyms
- Chaetopappa asteroides Nutt. ex DC. var. grandis Shinners
Further Resources
For more information, consult the following resources:
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
- NatureServe
- Discover Life
- Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. An illustrated flora of the northern United States, Canada and the British Possessions.