Bluewater fleabane facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bluewater fleabane |
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Erigeron
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acomanus
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Erigeron acomanus is a special kind of flowering plant. It is also known as bluewater fleabane or Acoma fleabane. This plant is quite rare. It belongs to the aster family, which includes daisies and sunflowers.
This plant grows only in sandstone soils. You can find it in west-central New Mexico in North America.
What Does It Look Like?
Erigeron acomanus is a small plant. It is a perennial herb. This means it lives for more than two years. It usually grows to be less than 15 centimeters (about 6 inches) tall.
The plant spreads using underground stems. These stems are called rhizomes. Each plant usually produces only one flower. This flower looks a bit like a daisy. It has 16 to 30 white "petals" around the edge. These are called ray florets. In the center, there are many tiny yellow flowers. These are known as disc florets.
Where Does Its Name Come From?
The name Erigeron acomanus comes from a special place. The plant is named after the Acoma Pueblo. This is a Native American community. The Acoma Pueblo is located in New Mexico.
