Bristleleaf pricklyleaf facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bristleleaf pricklyleaf |
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Tageteae
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Thymophylla
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T. tenuiloba
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| Thymophylla tenuiloba (DC.) Small
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Dyssodia tenuiloba (DC.) B.L.Rob. |
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The Dahlberg daisy, also known as Thymophylla tenuiloba, is a cheerful and tough flowering plant. You might also hear it called the bristleleaf pricklyleaf, small bristleleaf pricklyleaf, golden fleece, or even shooting star. It's a bushy plant with many branches, and it grows new flowers every year.
This plant belongs to the Asteraceae family, which is the same family as sunflowers and daisies. It's known for producing lots of small, bright yellow flowers. The Dahlberg daisy often grows in a "trailing" way, meaning its branches spread out and can hang down.
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All About the Dahlberg Daisy
The Dahlberg daisy is a popular plant because it's very strong. It can handle hot weather and dry conditions really well. This makes it a great choice for gardens, especially in places where summers are warm and dry.
Where Does It Come From?
This lovely plant is originally from south central Texas in the United States and the northern parts of Mexico. In these areas, it grows naturally in the wild.
Growing Around the World
Even though it's native to North America, the Dahlberg daisy is sometimes sold as a plant for summer gardens in other parts of the world. For example, it has started to grow naturally in Queensland, Australia, after being introduced there. This means its seeds have spread and it's now growing on its own in new places.
Its Scientific Name
Plants often have many common names, which can be confusing. That's why scientists give them a special two-part name, called a binomial name. For this plant, it's Thymophylla tenuiloba. This name helps scientists all over the world know exactly which plant they are talking about.
Long ago, this plant had a different scientific name: Hymenatherum tenuilobum. Scientists sometimes change names as they learn more about how plants are related to each other.
