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Smith, R.W.
Chaenactis douglasii
Chaenactis douglasii (Hook.) Hook. & Arn.
Douglas' Dustymaiden, Dusty Maiden
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: CHDO
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
Dusty Maiden is a member of the aster family (family Asteraceae) which includes herbs, sometimes shrubs or vines, rarely trees, with simple or compound, alternate or opposite leaves. Flowers small, but organized into larger heads resembling a single, radially symmetrical flower cupped by a ring of green bracts. Flower-like heads: tiny, radially symmetrical central flowers form the disc; larger flowers around the edge, the rays, strap-shaped and resembling petals; however, all flowers in one head may be disc flowers or rays.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: BiennialHabit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall, often shorter.
Leaf: Green
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , CO , ID , MT , ND , NM , NV , OR , SD , UT , WA , WYCanada: AB , BC , SK
Growing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Part Shade
CaCO3 Tolerance: Low
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesFind Seed or Plants
Find seed sources for this species at the Native Seed Network.
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR
Additional resources
USDA: Find Chaenactis douglasii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Chaenactis douglasii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Chaenactis douglasii
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-12-23Research By: TWC Staff