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Northington, David K.

Perityle quinqueflora

Perityle quinqueflora (Steyerm.) Shinners

Fiveflower Rockdaisy

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

Synonym(s): Laphamia quinqueflora

USDA Symbol: PEQU

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb , Subshrub
Size Notes: Up to about 1 foot tall.
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct

Distribution

USA: NM , TX

Web Reference

Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2022-12-30
Research By: TWC Staff

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