Xanthisma facts for kids
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Xanthisma, also known as the sleepy-daisy, is a group of flowering plants. These plants are part of the sunflower family. This means they are related to sunflowers and daisies!
What's in a Name?
The name Xanthisma comes from ancient Greek words. "Xanthos" means "yellow," and "-ismos" means "condition." So, the name basically means "yellow condition." This makes sense because many sleepy-daisy flowers are yellow.
Scientists first described this plant group in 1836. They found the first samples in a place that was then called "The Mexican Province of Texas."
Types of Sleepy-Daisies
There are several different kinds of sleepy-daisies. Each type grows in specific areas, mostly across North America. Here are some of the known species and where they can be found:
- Xanthisma blephariphyllum (A.Gray) D.R.Morgan & R.L.Hartm. - Found in TX and NM.
- Xanthisma coloradoense (A.Gray) D.R.Morgan & R.L.Hartm. - Grows in CO and WY.
- Xanthisma gracile (Nutt.) D.R.Morgan & R.L.Hartm. - Found in many states like CA, NV, UT, CO, AZ, NM, TX, NY, and ME. It also grows in Chihuahua, Mexico.
- Xanthisma grindelioides (Nutt.) D.R.Morgan & R.L.Hartm. - You can find this one in Alberta and Saskatchewan in Canada. In the U.S., it's in MT, ND, SD, NE, WY, CO, UT, AZ, NV, and NM.
- Xanthisma gypsophilum (B.L.Turner) D.R.Morgan & R.L.Hartm. - Grows in Coahuila and Durango in Mexico, and in TX and NM.
- Xanthisma junceum (Greene) D.R.Morgan & R.L.Hartm. - Found in Baja California, Mexico, and in AZ and CA.
- Xanthisma paradoxum (B.L. Turner & R.L. Hartm.) G.L. Nesom & B.L. Turner - Located in CO, AZ, and UT.
- Xanthisma spinulosum (Pursh) D.R.Morgan & R.L.Hartm. - This species has a wide range. It's in Nuevo León and Coahuila in Mexico. In Canada, it's in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. In the U.S., it's found in CA, AZ, NM, TX, AR, OK, KS, CO, UT, NV, ID, WY, MT, ND, SD, NE, IA, and MN.
- Xanthisma texanum DC. - Found in TX, NM, AZ, and OK.
- Xanthisma viscidum (Wooton & Standl.) D.R.Morgan & R.L.Hartm. - Grows in TX and NM.
See also
In Spanish: Xanthisma para niños
