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Aphanostephus ramosissimus
Scientific classification
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Astereae
Genus:
Aphanostephus
Species:
A. ramosissimus
Binomial name
Aphanostephus ramosissimus
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Synonyms

Aphanostephus ramosissimus is a cool flowering plant that grows in North America. It belongs to the daisy family, just like sunflowers and dandelions! People often call this plant the plains lazydaisy.

You can find the plains lazydaisy in the southwestern and south-central United States. This includes states like Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma. It also grows in central and northern Mexico, reaching as far south as Puebla and Michoacán.

What It Looks Like

The plains lazydaisy is an annual herb. This means it grows from a seed, blooms, makes new seeds, and then dies, all within one year. It can grow up to 45 centimeters (about 18 inches) tall.

This plant produces many pretty flowers. Each flower has several dozen long, thin, white petals. These petals spread out from a bright yellow center, making it look a lot like a small daisy!

Different Types of Plains Lazydaisy

Scientists have found a few slightly different types, or varieties, of this plant:

  • Aphanostephus ramosissimus var. humilis
  • Aphanostephus ramosissimus var. ramosus
  • Aphanostephus ramosissimus var. ramosissimus
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