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Anderson, Wynn
Machaeranthera bigelovii
Machaeranthera bigelovii (A. Gray) Greene
Bigelow's Tansyaster, Sticky Aster
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s): Dieteria bigelovii
USDA Symbol: mabi
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Leafy branched stems topped by flower heads with many narrow, bright reddish-lavender or purple rays surrounding a yellow central disk.
These wildflowers of late summer often color entire banks and roadsides with vibrant purple. In the afternoon, as flower heads become shaded, the rays fold upward in the "sleep position." Sticky Aster resembles true asters (Aster) but has spiny or divided leaves.
Bloom Information
Bloom Time: Aug , Sep , OctDistribution
USA: AZ , CO , NM , NV , OK , UT , WYNative Distribution: Western Colorado south to New Mexico and Arizona.
Native Habitat: Plains and openings in coniferous forests.
Value to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Native BeesSupports Conservation Biological Control
This information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
National Wetland Indicator Status
| Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
| Status: | FACW | FACW | FACW |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Machaeranthera bigelovii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Machaeranthera bigelovii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Machaeranthera bigelovii
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-02-27Research By: TWC Staff