Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
grahamii
ID:
6083

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Knowl. 3(5): 89 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005412

Common Names

  • Graham's Carphochaete
  • Graham's Bur-sage
  • Graham's Burweed

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Description

Carphochaete grahamii (also called Graham's Bristle-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia. It has a tuft of leaves and a single yellow flower head. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Carphochaete grahamii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carphochaete grahamii has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carphochaete grahamii is a perennial, herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Carphochaete grahamii

Carphochaete grahamii is native to the western United States and Canada. It is an annual herb that grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands and sagebrush steppes.

Carphochaete grahamii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carphochaete grahamii?

Carphochaete grahamii

What is the common name of Carphochaete grahamii?

Graham's Bristle Grass

What is the habitat of Carphochaete grahamii?

It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

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-105211: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.