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Douglas' dustymaiden
Scientific Name: Chaenactis douglasii var. douglasii
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Biennial, Perennial
Other Names:
Chaenactis douglasii - Douglas' Dustymaiden
Chaenactis douglasii, commonly known as Douglas' dustymaiden, is a wildflower species belonging to the daisy family.
Common Names
- Douglas' dustymaiden
- Dusty Maiden
- Douglas' Dusty-maiden
- Hoary Pincushion
- False Yarrow
- Hoary Chaenactis
- Pincushion Flower
- Rattlesnake Tail
- Dusty Miller
- Morning Brides
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chaenactis douglasii (Hook.) Hook. & Arn.
- Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower or Aster Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Chaenactis douglasii var. montana
- Varieties:
- Chaenactis douglasii var. douglasii
- Chaenactis douglasii var. alpina
Distribution and Habitat
Chaenactis douglasii is native to western North America, including areas like eastern Washington (shrub-steppe habitat) and the Sierra Nevada in California.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is a short-lived perennial wildflower, sometimes considered inconspicuous.
- The stem is highly branched and can grow up to two feet tall.
- It features a compact cluster of leaves, typically one to five inches long, located at the base of the plant.
- Can be annual, biennial or perennial.
- Height ranging from (2-)5-50(-60) cm.
Quirky Facts
- The common name "dusty maiden" comes from the dull gray-green, frilly appearance of the leaves.
- Scottish naturalist David Douglas first observed this species near what is now known as the Snake River.
Further Information
- Project Noah: A tool for exploring and documenting local wildlife.
- Denver Botanic Gardens Gardens Navigator