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awnless leastdaisy

Scientific Name: Chaetopappa imberbis

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Chaetopappa imberbis: Awnless Leastdaisy

This page provides information about Chaetopappa imberbis, commonly known as awnless leastdaisy or least daisy.

Considerations for Pets

  • The plant has daisy-like heads, which might be tempting for pets to nibble.

Considerations for Children

  • The plant has daisy-like heads, which might be tempting for children to pick or play with.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Chaetopappa imberbis (A. Gray) G.L. Nesom
  • Family: ASTERACEAE
  • Synonyms/Alternative Names: The text also mentions other Chaetopappa species such as Chaetopappa asteroides and Ionactis elegans (Sierra Blanca Least-daisy), suggesting these may be related or confused with Chaetopappa imberbis.

Common Names

  • Awnless Leastdaisy
  • Least Daisy

Distribution and Habitat

  • The plant is found in Texas (TX) and New Mexico (NM). The text specifically mentions that it extends into Texas as far west as Gillespie County.

Morphological Characteristics

  • The text describes the plant as having solitary terminal daisy-like heads.
  • It is a leafy-stemmed branching pubescent herb.