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Perityle aglossa
Perityle aglossa A. Gray
Bluff Rockdaisy, Rayless Rockdaisy
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: PEAG
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
This species is very similar to rayless individuals of Perityle parryi.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Subshrub
Breeding System: Flowers Bisexual
Inflorescence: Head
Size Notes: 15-45 cm in height. (Webref 3).
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Bloom Notes: Flowers without ray florets; disc florets yellow.
Distribution
USA: TXNative Distribution: Trans-Pecos Texas and Coahuila, Mexico.
Native Habitat: Limestone rock crevices; 600–1300 m. (Webref 3).
Growing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
CaCO3 Tolerance: High
Drought Tolerance: High
Heat Tolerant: yes
Soil Description: Grows in limestone rock crevices and talus.
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:NPSOT - Austin Chapter - Austin, TX
Bibliography
Bibref 293 - Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas (1979) Correll, D. S. & M. C. JohnstonSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 3 - Flora of North America (2014) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Additional resources
USDA: Find Perityle aglossa in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Perityle aglossa in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Perityle aglossa
Metadata
Record Modified: 2012-09-17Research By: Joseph A. Marcus