Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
laxa
ID:
89525

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
gcc

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Bull. Calif. Acad. Sci. 1(4): 279 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088854



Common Names

  • Blepharizonia Laxa
  • Lax Blepharizonia
  • Lax-Leaved Ragwort


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Synonyms

  • Blepharizonia plumosa subplumosa (A.Gray) Jeps. [unknown]
  • Hemizonia plumosa subplumosa A.Gray [unknown]
  • Blepharizonia plumosa viscida D.D.Keck [unknown]

Description

Blepharizonia laxa (also called 'Sticky Bracts', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to California. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats, and has yellow flowers that bloom in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Blepharizonia laxa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in the production of honey and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blepharizonia laxa is a small, white flower head with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, light green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blepharizonia laxa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in the spring in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. To propagate by division, divide the plant in the spring or fall and replant the divisions in the same location or in a new location.

Where to Find Blepharizonia laxa

Blepharizonia laxa is native to California and can be found in the Central Valley and Sierra Nevada.

Blepharizonia laxa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blepharizonia laxa?

Blepharizonia laxa

What is the common name of Blepharizonia laxa?

Lax Daisy

What is the habitat of Blepharizonia laxa?

Blepharizonia laxa is found in dry, open woodlands, thickets, and roadsides

Species in the Blepharizonia genus

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-45178: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.