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Chaptalia tomentosa: Pineland Daisy

Chaptalia tomentosa, commonly known as Pineland Daisy or Woolly Sunbonnets, is a fascinating plant species found in the southeastern United States. It is also sometimes called Night-nodding Bog-dandelion.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Scientific Name: Chaptalia tomentosa Vent.
• Family: Asteraceae (also known as the Composite or Sunflower family)
• Synonyms: Chaptalia albicans, Chaptalia dentata (though some sources treat these as distinct species)
• Common Names: Pineland Daisy, Woolly Sunbonnets, Night-nodding Bog-dandelion
• Group: Dicot

Distribution and Habitat

• Pineland Daisy is native to the southeastern United States.
• It is found throughout Florida (except the extreme southern tip).
• Its distribution extends along much of the Southeastern Coastal Plain from Texas to southern Alabama.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

• The plant is a forb/herb, which is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
• It features a single stem with a solitary flower.

Ecological Role

• It is considered a native species with a status of FACW (Facultative Wetland plant).

Interactions with Other Organisms

• Observed to have bees.
• Mentioned in plant lists with Dog Fennel, Swamp Lily, Alligator Lily, Musky Mint, Spanish Needles, Blackroot, Alligator weed, Moonflower, Bog White Violet, goldenaster, rayless sunflower, narrow leaf sunflower, camphorweed, pinebarren goldenrod, slash pine, needleleaf witchgrass, buttonbush, partridge pea, cocoplum, yellow thistle, reindeer moss, sawgrass, blue mistflower, Canadian horseweed, and Leavenworth’s tickseed.

Further Information

• Dave's Garden
• Discover Life