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Aphanostephus skirrhobasis
Aphanostephus skirrhobasis (DC.) Trel.
Lazy Daisy, Arkansas Lazy Daisy, Arkansas Doze-daisy
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: APSK
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
The blossom of the native Lazy daisy is like a smaller version of the Ox-eye daisy, Leucanthemum vulgare, which is native to western Eurasia. Lazy daisy grows to 2 feet high, and the flower heads are 1-2 inches across, 1 flower to a stem. The 20-45 ray flowers are 1/2 inch long, narrow, white to pink, and often deep red on the underside. The center is yellow. Leaves are alternate, 1/2-2 1/2 inches long, the lower ones sharply toothed, the upper ones smooth. Stems and leaves have soft hairs.
Flowers are closed all morning, opening by midday and giving the plant its common name.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Root Type: Tap
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.
Flower: Flowers 1 to 2 inches
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 , PurpleBloom Time: Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Distribution
USA: AR , FL , KS , LA , NM , OK , TXNative Distribution: FL to TX & s.c. KS, s. to Mex.
Native Habitat: Prairie, Plains, Meadows, Pastures, Savannas, Woodlands' edge, Opening
Growing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
Heat Tolerant: yes
Soil Description: Dry, sandy soil. Sandy, Caliche type, Sandy Loam
Conditions Comments: The blossom of the lazy daisy is like a smaller version of the ox-eye daisy. Flowers are closed all morning, opening by mid-day. The 20-45 ray flowers are 1/2 inch long, narrow, white to pink, and often deep red on the underside. The center is yellow. Leaves are alternate, 1/2-2 1/2 inches long, the lower ones sharply toothed, the upper ones smooth. Stems and leaves have soft hairs.
Benefit
Use Ornamental: Pocket prairie, GardenConspicuous Flowers: yes
Propagation
Propagation Material: SeedsDescription: Seed sown in early fall or early spring
Commercially Avail: yes
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From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Fredericksburg Nature Center - Fredericksburg, TX
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, TX
Stengl Biological Research Station - Smithville, TX
Bibliography
Bibref 318 - Native Texas Plants: Landscaping Region by Region (2002) Wasowski, S. & A. WasowskiBibref 248 - Texas Wildflowers: A Field Guide (1984) Loughmiller, C. & L. Loughmiller
Bibref 328 - Wildflowers of Texas (2003) Ajilvsgi, Geyata.
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Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Aphanostephus skirrhobasis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Aphanostephus skirrhobasis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Aphanostephus skirrhobasis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-11-21Research By: TWC Staff