Wandering fleabane facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Wandering fleabane |
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| Erigeron peregrinus subsp. callianthemus Olympic National Park |
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Erigeron
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peregrinus
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Erigeron peregrinus is a type of flowering plant found in North America. It belongs to the daisy family and is often called the wandering fleabane.
Where Does the Wandering Fleabane Grow?
The wandering fleabane plant naturally grows in the northwestern parts of North America. You can find it from Alaska all the way down to Oregon. Some plants that used to be thought of as this species, found in places like California and Colorado, are now known to be different types of plants.
What Does the Wandering Fleabane Look Like?
The Erigeron peregrinus is a plant that lives for many years. It can grow up to 70 centimeters (about 28 inches) tall. This plant spreads by using special underground stems called rhizomes.
Its leaves can be smooth or a bit hairy. The leaves at the bottom of the stem can be up to 10 centimeters long. As you look higher up the stem, the leaves get smaller.
Usually, each stem of the wandering fleabane has only one flower head. This flower head is made up of 30 to 80 colorful petals, which are called ray florets. These petals can be blue, purple, pink, or white. In the center of the flower head, there are many tiny yellow flowers called disc florets.
Types of Wandering Fleabane
There are a few different types, or varieties, of Erigeron peregrinus:
- Erigeron peregrinus var. peregrinus: This type is found in Alaska, Yukon, British Columbia, and Alberta.
- Erigeron peregrinus var. thompsonii: This type grows in Washington.
