John Day pincushion facts for kids
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C. nevii
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The John Day pincushion (scientific name: Chaenactis nevii) is a type of flowering plant. It belongs to the aster family, which includes daisies and sunflowers. This plant is native to North America. You can only find it in a special area called the John Day Basin in the US state of Oregon.
What the John Day Pincushion Looks Like
The John Day pincushion is a plant that lives for many years. It can grow up to 30 centimeters (about 12 inches) tall. Each of its branches usually has one to three flower heads. These flower heads are made up of many small yellow flowers. These small flowers are called disc florets. Unlike some other aster plants, the John Day pincushion does not have ray florets, which are the petal-like flowers you see on the edge of a daisy.
How the Plant Got Its Name
This plant was named after an interesting person! His name was Reuben Denton Nevius (1827-1913). He was an American missionary, but he was also very interested in plants. People who study plants are called botanists. Nevius helped discover and describe many plants, and this one was named in his honor.
