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yellow pincushion
Scientific Name: Chaenactis glabriuscula var. heterocarpha
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Chaenactis glabriuscula: Yellow Pincushion
Chaenactis glabriuscula, commonly known as Yellow Pincushion, is an enchanting wildflower native to specific regions of North America. Its bright yellow flowers and slender form make it a delightful addition to any native plant enthusiast's knowledge.
Considerations for Pets
- Some plants referred to as "Pincushion" are in the Cactaceae family and may have spines or sharp edges.
Scientific Classification
- Scientific Name: Chaenactis glabriuscula
- Common Name: Yellow Pincushion
- Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower family)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to California and Baja California.
- Also found in chaparral and woodlands of the Peninsular Ranges of Baja California, Mexico.
- Surprisingly, also reported in New England.
- Specific rediscovery mentioned in sandy dune soil along the Ballona Lagoon in 2010.
Morphology and Growth
- Slender, 1-few branched annual, growing to about 24 inches tall.
- Leaves are alternate, 1-2 pinnately cleft.
- Described as thinly floccose to glabrous.
Quirky Facts
- Sometimes referred to as "Yosemite's most adorable wildflower."
- The plant is referred to as a "pincushion" because of the flowers shape, which looks like a collection of pins stuck into a cushion.