Baileya multiradiata facts for kids
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The Desert Marigold (scientific name: Baileya multiradiata) is a beautiful wildflower that loves the sun. You can find it growing naturally in the deserts of northern Mexico and the Southwestern United States. It's a tough plant that thrives in dry, sunny places.
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What is a Desert Marigold?
Even though it's called a "marigold," the Desert Marigold is only a distant cousin of the marigolds you might see in gardens (which belong to the Tagetes genus). This plant is special because it's perfectly adapted to desert life.
Where Does It Grow?
This sunny wildflower is found across a wide area in North America. In Mexico, it grows in states like Sonora, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango, and Aguascalientes. In the United States, you can spot it in California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, and Texas. It loves the hot, dry conditions of these desert regions.
Plant Life Cycle
The Desert Marigold can be either a perennial or an annual plant. This means it might live for just one year, completing its life cycle quickly, or it might live for a few years. It forms a clump of silvery-green leaves close to the ground.
How It Looks
From the clump of leaves, many tall, bare stems grow upwards. Each stem is topped with a bright yellow flower that looks a lot like a daisy. These cheerful flowers bring a splash of color to the desert landscape.
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B. multiradiata growing in the southern Nevada desert
