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yellow pincushion
Scientific Name: Chaenactis glabriuscula var. lanosa
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Yellow Pincushion (Chaenactis glabriuscula)
Chaenactis glabriuscula, commonly known as Yellow Pincushion, is a charming wildflower belonging to the daisy family.
Considerations for Pets
- Some related plants are described as having small parts.
- The plant is described as an "annual herb".
Considerations for Children
- Some related plants are described as having small parts.
- The plant is described as an "annual herb".
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chaenactis glabriuscula DC.
- Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower family)
- Common Name: Yellow Pincushion
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety (e.g., Chaenactis glabriuscula var. orcuttiana)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to California and Baja California, Mexico.
- Found in chaparral and woodlands of the Peninsular Ranges of Baja California.
- Has been found growing next to the Ballona Lagoon.
- Surprisingly, it is also known in New England.
Morphological Characteristics
- A slender, 1-few branched annual growing to about 24 inches tall.
- Leaves are alternate, 1-2 pinnately cleft.
- Flowers are bright yellow and dandelion-like.