Texas western-daisy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Texas western-daisy |
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Astereae
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Astranthium
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A. robustum
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Astranthium robustum (Shinners) DeJong
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Astranthium robustum, also known as the Texas western-daisy, is a type of flowering plant. It belongs to the daisy family. You can find this plant only in North America, specifically in the western part of Texas. This area is often called the Trans-Pecos region.
About the Texas Western-Daisy
The Texas western-daisy is a plant that grows for only one year. This means it sprouts from a seed, grows, flowers, makes new seeds, and then dies all within a single year. It has a main root that grows straight down, called a taproot.
What It Looks Like
This plant usually has several stems. These stems can grow up to 50 centimeters (about 20 inches) tall. The flowers of the Texas western-daisy look like small daisies.
Flower Parts
Each flower head has two main parts. The outer parts are called ray florets. These are like the petals you see on a daisy. They can be white or have a light bluish color. The center of the flower head has many tiny yellow flowers. These are called disc florets.