Erigeron piperianus

Erigeron piperianus is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family known by the common name Piper's fleabane.[1] It has been found only in the state of Washington in the northwestern United States.[2]

Erigeron piperianus
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Plantae
(unranked):
Angiosperms
(unranked):
Eudicots
(unranked):
Asterids
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Asteraceae
Tribe:
Astereae
Genus:
Erigeron
Species:
E. piperianus
Binomial name
Erigeron piperianus
Cronquist

Erigeron piperianus is a small perennial herb rarely more than 12 centimeters (4.8 inches) tall, producing a woody taproot. The plant generally produces only 1 flower head per stem. Each head has 25–40 yellow ray florets surrounding numerous yellow disc florets. The plant grows in dry, open, relatively flat land, often with sagebrush.[1]

References
  1. Flora of North America, Erigeron piperianus Cronquist, 1947. Piper’s fleabane
  2. Biota of North America Program 2014 county distribution map


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