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Common Names
- California Aster
- California Sunflower
- California Everlasting
Synonyms
- Corethrogyne californica californica [unknown]
Description
Corethrogyne californica (also called California Sand-Verbena, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that grows up to 0.5 meters tall. It is native to North America, and is found in dry, sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Corethrogyne californica is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues and reduce inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Corethrogyne californica has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like structure.
Cultivation and Propagation
Corethrogyne californica is a perennial plant native to western North America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn. It is also possible to propagate by cuttings in summer.
Where to Find Corethrogyne californica
Corethrogyne californica is native to California and can be found in dry, open areas such as chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and grasslands.
Corethrogyne californica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Corethrogyne californica?
Corethrogyne californica
What is the common name of Corethrogyne californica?
California Sand Aster
What is the habitat of Corethrogyne californica?
Dry, sandy soils
Species in the Corethrogyne genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,