Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rose) B.G.Baldwin
Source:
gcc
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Novon 9(4): 469 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000113997
Common Names
- Deinandra palmeri
- Palmer's Deinandra
- Palmer's Star-Thistle
Description
Deinandra palmeri (also called Palmer's tarweed, Palmer's deinandra, and many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to California and Baja California. It grows in grasslands, chaparral, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Deinandra palmeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects, such as bees and butterflies, to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Deinandra palmeri has yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Deinandra palmeri is a perennial herb that is native to California. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Deinandra palmeri
Deinandra palmeri is native to the western United States and can be found in the states of California, Nevada, and Utah.
Deinandra palmeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Deinandra palmeri?
Deinandra palmeri
What is the common name of Deinandra palmeri?
Palmer's Tarweed
What is the habitat of Deinandra palmeri?
It is found in dry, open woods, prairies, and roadsides.
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,