Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
retrorsa
ID:
118611

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
gcc

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Pittonia 2(10): 178 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117940



Common Names

  • Agoseris Retrorsa
  • Agoseris Glauca
  • Agoseris Grandiflora


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Synonyms

  • Agoseris retrorsa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Troximon retrorsum A.Gray [unknown]
  • Macrorhynchus angustifolius Kellogg [unknown]
  • Macrorhynchus retrorsus Benth. [unknown]

Description

Agoseris retrorsa (also called Mountain Agoseris, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to western North America. It has small yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, rocky soils and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Agoseris retrorsa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Agoseris retrorsa is a yellow composite flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a yellow-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agoseris retrorsa is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in the fall and division should be done in the spring.

Where to Find Agoseris retrorsa

Agoseris retrorsa can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana.

Agoseris retrorsa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agoseris retrorsa?

Agoseris retrorsa

What is the common name of Agoseris retrorsa?

Retrorse Agoseris

What is the flowering season of Agoseris retrorsa?

June to August

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-79288: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.