Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pursh) Raf.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
Atlantic J. 6: 39 (1833)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036905
Common Names
- Meadow Agoseris
- Purple Agoseris
- Glaucous Agoseris
Description
Agoseris glauca (also called False Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that is native to western North America. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Agoseris glauca is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems and as an anti-inflammatory. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Agoseris glauca var. dasycephala (Torr. & A.Gray) Jeps.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Agoseris glauca is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white-tipped ray florets. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agoseris glauca is a perennial plant native to North America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Agoseris glauca
Agoseris glauca is native to the western United States, including parts of California, Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.
Agoseris glauca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agoseris glauca?
Agoseris glauca
What is the common name of Agoseris glauca?
Glaucous Agoseris
Where is Agoseris glauca found?
Agoseris glauca is found in North America
Species in the Agoseris genus
Agoseris apargioides,
Agoseris monticola,
Agoseris glauca,
Agoseris grandiflora,
Agoseris glauca,
Agoseris aurantiaca,
Agoseris chilensis,
Agoseris hirsuta,
Agoseris elata,
Agoseris heterophylla,
Agoseris coronopifolia,
Agoseris retrorsa,
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,