Biology:Aphanostephus riddellii
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Short description: Species of plant
Aphanostephus riddellii | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Asterales |
Family: | Asteraceae |
Genus: | Aphanostephus |
Species: | A. riddellii
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Binomial name | |
Aphanostephus riddellii Torr. & A.Gray
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Aphanostephus riddellii is a North American species of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, with the common name Riddell's lazydaisy. It is native to the southwestern and south-central United States (states of New Mexico and Texas ), as well as to the state of Coahuila in northern Mexico.[1]
Aphanostephus riddellii is perennial herb up to 50 cm (20 inches) tall. It grows in open, sunny locations, often amongst scrub oaks.[2][3][4] The plant is named for American botanist John Leonard Riddell, 1807 – 1865.[4]
References
- ↑ Biota of North America Program 2014 county distribution map
- ↑ Flora of North America Vol. 20 Page 352 Plains lazydaisy , Aphanostephus riddellii Torr. & A.Gray
- ↑ Turner, B. L. 1984. Taxonomy of the genus Aphanostephus (Asteraceae–Astereae). Phytologia 56: 81–101.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Torrey, John & Asa Gray. 1842. Flora of North America 2(2): 189
External links
Wikidata ☰ Q15585869 entry
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