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Menzies' goldenbush facts for kids

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Menzies' goldenbush
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Scientific classification
Genus:
Isocoma
Species:
menziesii
Synonyms

Isocoma menziesii is a type of flowering plant. It belongs to the daisy family, just like sunflowers! People often call it Menzies' goldenbush because of its bright yellow flowers. This plant grows naturally in California and parts of Baja California in Mexico. You can find it in places near the coast or further inland, especially where the soil is sandy, like in chaparral areas.

What it Looks Like

Isocoma menziesii is a small shrub, which means it's a woody plant smaller than a tree. It grows into a bushy shape, usually between one and two meters (about 3 to 6.5 feet) tall.

Its stems grow upright and have many branches. They can be smooth or a bit fuzzy, and they often feel sticky because they have tiny glands. The stems can be gray-green or reddish-brown.

The leaves are shaped like ovals or rectangles. They are gray-green and can also be hairy or sticky. They are usually about 1 to 5 centimeters (0.4 to 2 inches) long and have small, blunt teeth along their edges.

Its Flowers

This plant produces many bright yellow flowers. These flowers grow in groups called inflorescences. Each group is made of many thick flower heads.

Each flower head is like a small cup. It has several layers of thick, pointed, greenish leaves called phyllaries wrapped around it. Inside each head, you'll find many long, yellow, tube-shaped flowers called disc florets. These florets stick out and have long parts called stigmas.

Different Types of Menzies' Goldenbush

Just like there are different types of apples, there are also different types, or "varieties," of Menzies' goldenbush. These varieties look slightly different or grow in specific areas.

Here are some of the known varieties and where they are found:

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See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Isocoma menziesii para niños

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