Pappose tarweed facts for kids
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The Pappose Tarweed (Centromadia parryi) is a special type of plant that grows in North America. It belongs to the sunflower family, which is a very large group of flowering plants. You can find this plant mainly in California and the northern parts of Baja California in Mexico.
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What Does Pappose Tarweed Look Like?
Centromadia parryi is a relatively small plant. It usually grows up to about 70 centimeters (or 28 inches) tall. This makes it a medium-sized herb.
Its Flowers
This plant is known for its many bright yellow flower heads. These aren't just single flowers! Each "flower head" is actually made up of many tiny flowers. These tiny flowers are called ray florets and disc florets. Ray florets are like the petals you see around the edge of a daisy, while disc florets are the tiny flowers in the center.
Where Does Pappose Tarweed Grow?
The Pappose Tarweed has different types, called subspecies, that grow in various parts of California and Baja California. Each subspecies prefers slightly different areas.
Different Subspecies
- Centromadia parryi subsp. australis: This type grows from Santa Barbara County all the way down to Baja California.
- Centromadia parryi subsp. congdonii: You can find this subspecies from Solano County to San Luis Obispo County.
- Centromadia parryi subsp. parryi: This specific type grows from Glenn County down to Santa Clara County.
- Centromadia parryi subsp. rudis: This subspecies is found in areas like Butte County and Mendocino County down to Merced County. It also grows in Modoc County.
