Lone fleabane facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lone fleabane |
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Erigeron
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uncialis
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Erigeron uncialis, also known as the lone fleabane, is a small flowering plant. It belongs to the daisy family. This plant grows naturally in the western United States, specifically in the states of Nevada and California.
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Lone Fleabane: A Tiny Daisy
The lone fleabane is a type of plant that grows in clumps. It is a perennial herb, which means it lives for more than two years. This plant is very short, usually less than 7 centimeters (about 2.8 inches) tall. It has a main root called a taproot that grows straight down. It also has a woody part underground called a caudex, which helps it store energy.
Where It Lives
Erigeron uncialis likes to grow on cliff faces. It often prefers limestone cliffs. You can often find it growing next to different types of conifer trees, like pines or firs.
What It Looks Like
Each stem of the lone fleabane usually has only one flower head. These flower heads look like small daisies. Each head has 22 to 30 petals, which are called ray florets. These petals can be white or pink. In the center of the flower head, there are many small yellow flowers called disc florets.
Different Kinds of Lone Fleabane
There are a couple of different types, or varieties, of Erigeron uncialis:
- Erigeron uncialis var. conjugans - This variety is found in Nevada.
- Erigeron uncialis var. uncialis - This variety grows in California.
