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Basindaisy
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Platyschkuhria integrifolia
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P. integrifolia
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Platyschkuhria integrifolia
(A.Gray) Rydberg

Platyschkuhria integrifolia, often called the basindaisy, is a fascinating plant that lives for more than two years. It is a type of perennial plant and is part of the Platyschkuhria group. This plant belongs to the large sunflower family, just like the sunflowers you might know! You can find the basindaisy growing naturally in the southwestern United States. It especially likes the Colorado Plateau and Canyonlands region, which is known for its amazing landscapes.

Where the Basindaisy Grows

The basindaisy is quite tough and can grow in different types of environments. It prefers to live in clay soils, which are heavy and sticky. You can spot it in several plant communities across its home region.

Desert and Woodland Homes

This plant thrives in desert shrub areas. These are dry places with small bushes and tough plants. It also grows well in pinyon juniper woodland. This type of forest has special pine trees and juniper trees. The basindaisy can also be found in mountain brush communities. These are areas on mountainsides with many different kinds of shrubs.

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