Hooker's fleabane facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hooker's fleabane |
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Erigeron
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radicatus
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Erigeron radicatus is a small, beautiful flowering plant. It is part of the daisy family, just like sunflowers! People often call it Hooker's fleabane or taproot fleabane. This plant grows in North America.
About Hooker's Fleabane
What It Looks Like
Hooker's fleabane is a small plant. It usually grows up to 12 centimeters (about 4.8 inches) tall. This plant is a perennial herb. This means it lives for more than two years. It grows back each year from its roots.
The plant has a strong, woody base called a caudex. This base helps it survive in tough places. Each stem usually has just one flower head. These flower heads are very pretty.
The flower heads have many colorful petals. These petals are called ray florets. They can be purple or white. In the center, there are many tiny yellow flowers. These are called disc florets. Together, they make a bright, daisy-like bloom.
Where It Grows
You can find Erigeron radicatus in central Canada. It grows in places like Alberta and Saskatchewan. It also lives in parts of the north-central United States.
It is common in the northern Rocky Mountains. You can also spot it in the Black Hills. This plant has been found in many states. These include Idaho, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, and Colorado. It also grows in Nebraska and South Dakota. A few groups of these plants have been seen in North Dakota.
This plant loves rocky places. It grows on rocky slopes, ledges, and cliff faces. You can usually find it at high elevations. This means it lives in mountains and other tall areas.
