Chaetopappa asteroides facts for kids

Chaetopappa asteroides is a small flowering plant. It is often called the tiny lazy daisy or Arkansas leastdaisy. This plant belongs to the sunflower family. You can find it growing naturally in North America.

About the Tiny Lazy Daisy

This plant is known by a few fun names. "Tiny lazy daisy" and "Arkansas leastdaisy" are two common ones. It is part of the big sunflower family. This family includes many plants with daisy-like flowers.

Where Does It Grow?

The tiny lazy daisy is native to North America. It grows naturally in the southern Great Plains of the United States. This includes states like Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. You can also find it in Louisiana, Missouri, and Arkansas. It also grows in northeastern Mexico. Specifically, it is found in areas like Tamaulipas and Hidalgo.

Different Kinds of Tiny Lazy Daisy

Scientists have found two main types, or "varieties," of this plant. The most common type is Chaetopappa asteroides var. asteroides. This variety grows across most of the plant's natural range.

The second type is Chaetopappa asteroides var. grandis. This variety is found in a specific area. It grows in the Río Grande Valley in Texas.