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Texas western-daisy
Scientific classification
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Astereae
Genus:
Astranthium
Species:
A. robustum
Binomial name
Astranthium robustum
(Shinners) DeJong
Synonyms
  • Astranthium integrifolium var. robustum Shinners

Astranthium robustum, or Texas western-daisy, is a North American species of flowering plants in the daisy family. It is found only in the western (trans-Pecos) part of the US State of Texas.

Astranthium robustum is an annual with a taproot, and usually with several stems up to 50 cm (20 inches) tall. Flower heads have white or bluish ray florets and yellow disc florets.

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