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Anderson, Wynn

Aphanostephus ramosissimus

Aphanostephus ramosissimus DC.

Plains Dozedaisy, Lazy Daisy

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: APRA

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

From the Image Gallery

55 photo(s) available in the Image Gallery

Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 18 inches tall.
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Yellow
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun

Distribution

USA: AZ , NM , OK , TX
Native Habitat: Exposed limy sandy loam.

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Brackenridge Field Laboratory - Austin, TX
National Butterfly Center - Mission, TX

Herbarium Specimen(s)

NPSOT 0149 Collected Apr. 26, 1991 in Bexar County by Lottie Millsaps
NPSOT 0380 Collected May 12, 1987 in Bexar County by Harry Cliffe
NPSOT 0878 Collected May 4, 1994 in Bexar County by Harry Cliffe

3 specimen(s) available in the Digital Herbarium

Additional resources

USDA: Find Aphanostephus ramosissimus in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Aphanostephus ramosissimus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Aphanostephus ramosissimus

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-03-02
Research By: TWC Staff

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