Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Pl. Hartw. : 18 (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044669
Common Names
- Lyre-Leaved Berlandiera
- Lyre-Leaved Greeneyes
- Lyre-Leaved Daisy
Synonyms
- Berlandiera incisa Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
- Berlandiera lyrata lyrata [unknown]
Description
Berlandiera lyrata (also called 'Chocolate Daisy' and 'Lyreleaf Greeneyes', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a single stem with a rosette of leaves at the base and a single flower head with yellow disc florets and white ray florets. It grows in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Berlandiera lyrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Berlandiera lyrata has yellow flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.
Cultivation and Propagation
Berlandiera lyrata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Pruning is not necessary, but deadheading spent flowers will help to keep the plant looking tidy.
Where to Find Berlandiera lyrata
Berlandiera lyrata is native to the United States and can be found in prairies, meadows, and open woodlands.
Berlandiera lyrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Berlandiera lyrata?
Berlandiera lyrata
What type of plant is Berlandiera lyrata?
Berlandiera lyrata is an annual herbaceous plant.
Where does Berlandiera lyrata grow?
Berlandiera lyrata is native to the western United States and Mexico.
Species in the Berlandiera genus
Berlandiera subacaulis,
Berlandiera macrophylla,
Berlandiera humilis,
Berlandiera lyrata,
Berlandiera texana,
Berlandiera monocephala,
Berlandiera betonicifolia,
Berlandiera pumila,
Berlandiera basalaris,
Berlandiera burroana,
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,