Herrickia facts for kids

Herrickia is a group of flowering plants that belong to the daisy family, called Asteraceae. You can find these plants growing naturally in the western parts of the United States.

About Herrickia Plants

Before modern science, all the plants now known as Herrickia were grouped under a larger plant family called Aster. However, scientists later used new tools to study the plants' DNA. These studies showed that Herrickia plants were different enough to be placed in their own separate group, or genus.

Where Herrickia Plants Grow

There are several different types of Herrickia plants. Each kind grows in specific areas of the western United States.

• Herrickia glauca is found in Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho.
• Herrickia horrida grows in New Mexico and Colorado.
• Herrickia kingii is native to Utah.
• Herrickia wasatchensis can be found in Arizona and Utah.

See also

In Spanish: Herrickia para niños