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alpine dustymaiden
Scientific Name: Chaenactis douglasii var. alpina
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Biennial, Perennial
Other Names:
Alpine Dusty-maiden
This page provides information about the Alpine Dusty-maiden, a wildflower found in specific regions.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Chaenactis douglasii var. alpina
- Common Names: Alpine Dusty Maiden, Alpine Dustymaiden, Alpine Chaenactis, Douglas' Dustymaiden, Dusty Maiden, Alpine Pincushion
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Sunflower (Asteraceae)
- Synonyms: Chaenactis alpina Hook. & Arn. var. alpina A. Gray
Distribution and Habitat
- Grows in rock crevices in dry, open areas at low to alpine elevations.
- Specifically mentioned locations include Mt. Antero in San Isabel National Forest, Loveland Pass area, and the Sierra Nevada alpine zone.
- Found in California, including Alpine, Mono, and Tuolumne counties.
Morphological Characteristics
- A small perennial plant.
- Dull gray-green, frilly leaves, giving it the "dusty maiden" name.
- The alpine variety (var. alpina) forms a small mound and grows only in alpine areas.
- White or pink rayless disk flowers. The alpine variety has a more pink disk flower.
- Fern-like leaves.
- Grayish hairy leaves, largest near the base.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant has frilly leaves.
Considerations for Children
- The plant has frilly leaves.