Hymenopappus radiatus
Hymenopappus radiatus, the ray hymenopappus,[2] is a North American species of flowering plant in the daisy family.
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It is endemic to the state of Arizona, in the southwestern United States.[3]
Description
Hymenopappus radiatus is a perennial herb up to 45 cm (18 in) tall. One plant produces 6-8 flower heads per stem, each head 8 white ray flowers surrounding 30–50 yellow disc flowers.[4][5]
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References
- Tropicos, Hymenopappus radiatus Rose
- "Hymenopappus radiatus". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. Retrieved 3 August 2015.
- Biota of North America Program 2014 county distribution map
- Flora of North America, Hymenopappus radiatus Rose, 1891.
- Rose, Joseph Nelson. 1891. Contributions from the United States National Herbarium 1(4): 122
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