Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Gray) B.G.Baldwin
Source:
gcc
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Novon 9(4): 468 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094389
Common Names
- Deinandra
- Deinandra frutescens
- Bush Tarweed
Synonyms
- Hemizonia frutescens A.Gray [unknown]
Description
Deinandra frutescens (also called Bush Tarweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to California. It has a branching stem and small, yellow flowers that appear in summer. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Deinandra frutescens is a species of flowering plant in the sunflower family. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cover crop. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Deinandra frutescens is a small, yellow-orange daisy-like bloom with a central disc of yellow-orange florets. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Deinandra frutescens is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Deinandra frutescens
Deinandra frutescens can be found in California and parts of the western United States.
Deinandra frutescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Deinandra frutescens?
Deinandra frutescens
What is the common name of Deinandra frutescens?
Bushy Deinandra
What is the natural range of Deinandra frutescens?
Western North America
Species in the Deinandra genus
Deinandra bacigalupii,
Deinandra streetsii,
Deinandra mohavensis,
Deinandra greeneana,
Deinandra pallida,
Deinandra pentactis,
Deinandra martirensis,
Deinandra lobbii,
Deinandra minthornii,
Deinandra corymbosa,
Deinandra paniculata,
Deinandra increscens,
Deinandra floribunda,
Deinandra conjugens,
Deinandra fasciculata,
Deinandra halliana,
Deinandra frutescens,
Deinandra clementina,
Deinandra palmeri,
Deinandra arida,
Deinandra kelloggii,
Deinandra peninsularis,
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,