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Guadalupe leastdaisy
Scientific Name: Chaetopappa hersheyi
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Chaetopappa hersheyi: Guadalupe Leastdaisy
Chaetopappa hersheyi, commonly known as Guadalupe Leastdaisy, is a perennial forb/herb belonging to the Asteraceae (Aster) family.
Considerations for Pets
- As a small plant, Guadalupe Leastdaisy could potentially be ingested by pets.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chaetopappa hersheyi S.F. Blake
- Common Names: Guadalupe Leastdaisy, Guadalupe Least Daisy, Guadalupe Lazy Daisy
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: USDA Symbol: Not specified in provided text.
- Taxonomic Status: Accepted
Distribution and Habitat
- Chaetopappa hersheyi is found in Texas and New Mexico.
- It is specifically mentioned as being present in Guadalupe Mountains National Park.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Chaetopappa hersheyi is described as a forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- It is a perennial plant, meaning it lives for more than two years.
- It features white blooms.
- The bloom period is from May to August.
Ecological Role
- Mentioned in context with other plants, indicating a specific ecosystem involvement.
Related Species
- Chaetopappa asteroides (Arkansas Leastdaisy)
- Chaetopappa imberbis (Awnless Leastdaisy)
- Chaetopappa parryi (Parry's Leastdaisy)
- Chaetopappa bellioides (Manyflower Leastdaisy)
- Chaetopappa effusa (Spreading Leastdaisy)
- Chaetopappa bellidifolia (Whiteray)
- Chaetopappa ericoides (Rose Heath)
Further Information
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
- uBio
- Discover Life
- Dave's Garden