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Loughmiller, Campbell and Lynn
Xylorhiza wrightii (Gray) Greene
Big Bend woodyaster, Terlingua aster, Gyp daisy, Gypsum daisy, Big Bend aster
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonyms: Aster wrightii, Machaeranthera wrightii, Townsendia wrightii
USDA Symbol: XYWR
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
The gyp daisy’s stems, woody near the base, are covered with sticky hairs. Leaves are widest near the tip and sometimes have spiny teeth. The flower heads, usually slightly cupped, are on long stems and have 20–30 lavender ray flowers about 3/4 inch long. Disc flowers are yellow (248).
The species name of this plant is for Charles Wright, 1811-1885, world-wide botanical collector but mainly in Texas (1837-1952), Cuba and his native Connecticut.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Blue , PurpleBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May
Bloom Notes: Ray florets rarely white.
Bibliography
Bibref 995 - Native Landscaping from El Paso to L.A. (2000) Wasowski, S. and A. WasowskiBibref 248 - Texas Wildflowers: A Field Guide (1984) Loughmiller, C. & L. Loughmiller
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Metadata
Record Modified: 2012-08-19Research By: TWC Staff
