Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
plumosa
ID:
21153

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kellogg) Greene

Source:
gcc

Year:
1885

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020482

Common Names

  • Plumose Blepharizonia
  • Plumose Ragwort
  • Plumose Senecio

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Synonyms

  • Hemizonia plumosa (Kellogg) A.Gray [unknown]
  • Blepharizonia plumosa plumosa [unknown]
  • Hemizonia plumosa plumosa [unknown]
  • Calycadenia plumosa Kellogg [unknown]
  • Blepharizonia plumosa plumosa [unknown]

Description

Blepharizonia plumosa (also called Plumose Rabbitbrush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to North America. It grows in dry, open areas, and has yellow flowers and feathery leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Blepharizonia plumosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of natural dyes and pigments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blepharizonia plumosa is yellow, with a single head of ray florets. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blepharizonia plumosa is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Blepharizonia plumosa

Blepharizonia plumosa can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Blepharizonia plumosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blepharizonia plumosa?

Blepharizonia plumosa

What type of plant is Blepharizonia plumosa?

It is a shrub

Where does Blepharizonia plumosa grow?

It is native to the Mediterranean region

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-119806: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.
Albert Kellogg (1813-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kellogg' in the authors string.