Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nutt.) Greene
Source:
gcc
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Pittonia 2(10): 178 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037710
Common Names
- Agoseris grandiflora
- Large-flowered Agoseris
- Mountain Dandelion
Synonyms
- Troximon plebeium Greene [unknown]
- Troximon grandiflorum (Nutt.) A.Gray [unknown]
- Stylopappus grandiflorus Nutt. [unknown]
- Macrorhynchus grandiflorus (Nutt.) Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
- Agoseris intermedia Greene [unknown]
- Agoseris grandiflora intermedia (Greene) Jeps. [unknown]
- Agoseris cinerea Greene [unknown]
- Agoseris plebeia Greene [unknown]
- Agoseris grandiflora grandiflora [unknown]
- Troximon grandiflorum grandiflorum [unknown]
- Agoseris obtusifolia (Suksd.) Rydb. [unknown]
- Agoseris marshallii Greene [unknown]
Description
Agoseris grandiflora (also called Grandflower Agoseris, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has large, yellow flowers and grows in moist, grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Agoseris grandiflora has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agoseris grandiflora has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a white underside.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agoseris grandiflora is a perennial herb that is native to western North America. It is easy to propagate by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Agoseris grandiflora
Agoseris grandiflora is native to western North America.
Agoseris grandiflora FAQ
What is the growth rate of Agoseris grandiflora?
Agoseris grandiflora has a moderate growth rate.
What is the soil type suitable for Agoseris grandiflora?
Agoseris grandiflora prefers well-drained, moist soil.
What is the ideal temperature for Agoseris grandiflora?
Agoseris grandiflora prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).
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,