Desertstar facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Desertstar |
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| Monoptilon bellioides | |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Supertribe: | Asterodae |
| Tribe: | Astereae |
| Subtribe: | Chaetopappinae |
| Genus: | Monoptilon Torrey & A.Gray |
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Monoptilon (say "moh-NOP-tih-lon"), also known as desertstar, is a small group of plants. These plants are annuals, meaning they grow from a seed, flower, produce new seeds, and then die all within one year. They belong to the Asteraceae family, which is the same family as sunflowers and daisies!
Desertstar plants are naturally found in North America. They are often seen growing in dry, desert areas.
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What are Desertstar Plants?
Desertstar plants are quite small. They are known for their pretty, daisy-like flowers. These flowers usually have white petals and a yellow center. They are well-suited to living in tough desert conditions.
Where Do They Grow?
These plants are native to the southwestern parts of North America. You can find them in places like California, Nevada, Arizona, and Utah in the United States. They also grow in parts of Mexico, including Baja California and Sonora.
Types of Desertstar
There are two main types, or species, of desertstar plants:
- Monoptilon bellidiforme (Daisy Desertstar): This type is found in California, Nevada, Arizona, and Utah. It was first described by scientists John Torrey and A.Gray.
- Monoptilon bellioides (Mojave Desertstar): This species grows in California, Nevada, Arizona, Baja California, and Sonora. It was named by A.Gray and later studied by H.M. Hall.
Images for kids
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A close-up of Monoptilon bellioides, also known as Mojave Desertstar.
See also
In Spanish: Monoptilon para niños
