Amphipappus facts for kids
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Astereae
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Amphipappus
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A. fremontii
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Amphipappus is a type of plant found in North America. It belongs to the daisy family, which includes many well-known flowers like sunflowers and dandelions. This plant grows naturally in the desert areas of the southwestern United States.
About the Chaffbush
Amphipappus is a genus, which is a group of closely related plants. There is only one known species in this group: Amphipappus fremontii. This plant is often called chaffbush or eytelia.
Where it Grows
This plant loves dry, rocky places. You can find it scattered across the deserts of southern California, southern Nevada, Arizona, and southeastern Utah. It's well-suited to living in tough, dry conditions.
What it Looks Like
The Amphipappus fremontii is a small shrub. It can grow up to about 60 centimeters (or 2 feet) tall. It often forms rounded clumps.
Its flowers are yellow and grow in what are called flower heads. These heads have two kinds of tiny flowers: ray florets and disc florets. Ray florets are like the petals around the edge of a daisy, while disc florets are the tiny flowers in the center.
Naming the Plant
The scientific name fremontii comes from John C. Frémont. He was an American explorer and military officer. The common name eytelia honors an artist named Carl Eytel.
