Stemless mock goldenweed facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Stemless mock goldenweed |
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Astereae
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Stenotus
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S. acaulis
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| Stenotus acaulis Nutt.
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The Stenotus acaulis is a type of flowering plant. It is often called the stemless mock goldenweed. This plant belongs to the aster family, which also includes sunflowers and daisies.
You can find this plant growing naturally in the western United States. It likes to live in rocky ground. You might see it in areas with sagebrush or in mountain habitats.
What Does It Look Like?
The stemless mock goldenweed is a perennial herb. This means it lives for more than two years and has soft stems, not woody ones. It usually grows in a tight clump or a flat mat. Its leaves and stems can be smooth or a bit hairy. Sometimes, they might even feel a little sticky.
Leaves and Flowers
The leaves of this plant are long and narrow, or shaped like a wide spear. They can grow up to 8 to 10 centimeters long. Their edges are stiff and often have tiny hairs.
The plant's flowers grow in a single flower head or a small group of a few heads. Each flower head has bright yellow disc florets in the center. Around these, there are several yellow ray florets, which look like petals. Each ray floret is about one centimeter long.
Where Does It Grow?
This plant is native to the western parts of the United States. It prefers to grow in places with rocky soil. You can find it in areas known as sagebrush plateaus. It also thrives in mountain environments.
