Utah fleabane facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Utah fleabane |
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Erigeron
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utahensis
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The Erigeron utahensis, also known as Utah fleabane, is a cool flowering plant. It belongs to the daisy family, which means it's related to sunflowers and dandelions! This plant is native to North America.
Discovering Utah Fleabane
Utah fleabane is a special plant found in the western parts of the United States. It grows naturally in states like Arizona, Utah, and western Colorado. You can also find it in northwestern New Mexico and southeastern California. For example, it lives in the Providence Mountains within the Mojave National Preserve.
What Utah Fleabane Looks Like
This plant is a type of perennial herb. This means it lives for more than two years. It can grow up to 60 centimeters (about 2 feet) tall. That's almost as tall as a small kid!
Roots and Stems
Utah fleabane grows from a strong taproot. This is a main root that goes deep into the ground. It also has a branching caudex, which is a thick, woody stem base. Both its main stem and branches are covered in soft, whitish hairs.
Its Flowers
The plant has 1 to 5 flower heads. Each flower head is about 1 to 2 centimeters wide. That's roughly the size of a small button. In the center of each flower, you'll see bright yellow disc florets. Around the edges, there are 28 to 40 ray florets. These can be white, pink, or even lavender!
