Chamaechaenactis facts for kids
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| Chamaechaenactis scapos | |
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Bahieae
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Chamaechaenactis
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C. scaposa
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| Chamaechaenactis scaposa (Eastw.) Rydb.
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Chamaechaenactis, often called fullstem, is a type of flowering plant. It belongs to the daisy family, just like sunflowers and dandelions.
There is only one known species of fullstem, named Chamaechaenactis scaposa. This plant grows naturally in the western United States. You can find it in states like Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Wyoming, Arizona, and Utah.
What is Fullstem Like?
Chamaechaenactis scaposa is a perennial. This means it lives for more than two years. It can grow up to 10 centimeters (about 4 inches) tall.
This plant has a thick underground stem called a caudex. Most of its leaves grow in a flat circle close to the ground. This circle of leaves is called a rosette.
Flowers of the Fullstem
Fullstem plants usually produce one flower head at a time. These flower heads have small flowers called disc florets. They can be white or pink.
Unlike some daisies, fullstem plants do not have ray florets. Ray florets are the petal-like parts you see on the edge of a sunflower or a typical daisy.
Where Fullstem Grows
This plant is well-adapted to dry, rocky areas. It thrives in the unique environments found in the western United States. Its ability to grow from a thick underground stem helps it survive in these conditions.
See also
In Spanish: Chamaechaenactis para niños
