Thread-leaf fleabane facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Thread-leaf fleabane |
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Erigeron
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filifolius
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The Erigeron filifolius, also known as the thread-leaf fleabane, is a beautiful flowering plant. It belongs to the daisy family. This plant is native to North America.
Where Does Thread-Leaf Fleabane Grow?
This plant is found all over western North America. You can see it in western Canada, especially in British Columbia. It also grows across the western United States.
It is mainly found east of the Cascade Range. This includes parts of Washington, Oregon, and northern California. You can also find it stretching eastward into southern Idaho and northeast Nevada.
Thread-leaf fleabane can grow in many different places. It lives from areas near sea level up to high elevations. Some plants are found as high as 8,000 feet (about 2,438 meters) above sea level.
What Does Thread-Leaf Fleabane Look Like?
The thread-leaf fleabane is a type of perennial herb. This means it lives for more than two years. It can grow up to 50 centimeters (about 20 inches) tall.
Its leaves are very long and thin. They often look like threads, which is how the plant got its name. These leaves can be up to 8 centimeters (about 3 inches) long.
Each stem of the plant can have one flower head. Sometimes, you might see flat clusters of 10 or more flower heads. Each flower head is quite special. It can have as many as 125 ray florets. These are the "petals" that look like rays.
The ray florets can be white, blue, pink, or even lavender. In the center of these colorful rays, there are many small, yellow disc florets. These disc florets make up the center of the daisy-like flower.
