Chrysopsis lanuginosa facts for kids
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Chrysopsis lanuginosa, also known as the Lynn Haven goldenaster, is a type of flowering plant found in North America. It belongs to the aster family, which includes daisies and sunflowers. This special plant grows only in the Florida Panhandle region of the United States.
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Discovering the Lynn Haven Goldenaster
The Lynn Haven goldenaster is a fascinating plant. It is a perennial herb, which means it's a plant that lives for more than two years and usually grows back each spring.
What Does It Look Like?
This plant is quite small. It typically grows up to about 10 cm (4 inches) tall.
- It usually has only one stem.
- This stem grows from a group of leaves that form a circle close to the ground, like a rose. This is called a "rosette" of leaves.
- Both the leaves and the stem are covered in soft, white, woolly hairs. This makes the plant look fuzzy.
Its Beautiful Flowers
Each plant can produce many bright yellow flower heads. Sometimes, a single stalk can have as many as 80 of these pretty flowers! They grow in a loose cluster.
Where Does It Grow?
The Lynn Haven goldenaster likes to grow in specific places. You can find it in:
- Sandy areas
- Grassy fields
These locations provide the right conditions for this unique plant to thrive.
