Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
lyratum
ID:
38488

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 24: 435, fig. 1 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037817



Common Names

  • Lyratum Adenocaulon
  • Adenocaulon Lyratum
  • Lyrate Adenocaulon


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Description

Adenocaulon lyratum (also called 'Lyrate Adenocaulon', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves with long petioles and yellow flowers. It typically grows in meadows, fields, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Adenocaulon lyratum has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It has also been used to make herbal teas and tinctures, and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Adenocaulon lyratum is yellow, with a white center, and is about 1 cm wide. The seed is a small, black, oblong nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenocaulon lyratum is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the fall and allowed to overwinter before transplanting in the spring.

Where to Find Adenocaulon lyratum

Adenocaulon lyratum is native to the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Washington. It is typically found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and forests.

Adenocaulon lyratum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenocaulon lyratum?

Adenocaulon lyratum

What is the common name of Adenocaulon lyratum?

Lyrate Adenocaulon

What is the natural habitat of Adenocaulon lyratum?

Grasslands and disturbed areas

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-13657: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.