Aphanostephus ramosissimus facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Aphanostephus ramosissimus |
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Astereae
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Aphanostephus
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A. ramosissimus
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Synonymy
Egletes ramosissima (DC.) A.Gray
Aphanostephus arizonicus A.Gray, syn of var. humilis Aphanostephus humilis (Benth.) A.Gray, syn of var. humilis Aphanostephus potosinus Shinners, syn of var. humilis Egletes humilis (Benth.) Torr. & A.Gray, syn of var. humilis Leucopsidium humile Benth., syn of var. humilis Aphanostephus ramosus (DC.) A.Gray, syn of var. ramosus Keerlia ramosa DC., syn of var. ramosus |
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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
