Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pursh) Nutt.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , ser. 2, 7: 300 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000103912
Common Names
- Gray Dieteria
- Gray Dieteria Daisy
- Gray Dieteria Fleabane
Synonyms
- Machaeranthera ramosa A.Nelson [unknown]
- Machaeranthera laetevirens Greene [unknown]
- Machaeranthera spinulosa (Greene) Cory [unknown]
- Machaeranthera divaricata (Nutt.) Greene [unknown]
- Machaeranthera linearis Rydb. [unknown]
- Machaeranthera inornata Greene [unknown]
- Machaeranthera pulverulenta (Nutt.) Greene [unknown]
- Machaeranthera pinosa Elmer [unknown]
- Dieteria pulverulenta Nutt. [unknown]
- Aster canescens Pursh [unknown]
- Dieteria viscosa Nutt. [unknown]
- Aster inornatus Greene [unknown]
- Machaeranthera canescens canescens [unknown]
- Dieteria canescens canescens [unknown]
- Machaeranthera canescens monticola Dorn [unknown]
- Aster canescens canescens [unknown]
- Machaeranthera pulverulenta vacans A.Nelson [unknown]
- Dieteria canescens canescens [unknown]
- Machaeranthera pulverulenta pulverulenta [unknown]
- Machaeranthera canescens viscosa (Nutt.) Piper [unknown]
- Aster canescens viscosus (Nutt.) A.Gray [unknown]
- Machaeranthera canescens canescens [unknown]
- Machaeranthera viscosa (Nutt.) Greene [unknown]
- Machaeranthera canescens (Pursh) A.Gray [unknown]
- Dieteria divaricata Nutt. [unknown]
- Machaeranthera latifolia A.Nelson [unknown]
- Aster biennis Nutt. [illegitimate]
- Machaeranthera angustifolia Rydb. [unknown]
- Aster leiodes S.F.Blake [unknown]
- Machaeranthera spinulosa Greene [unknown]
Description
Dieteria canescens (also called Gray Sagewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It grows in grassy and dry habitats, and has small yellow flowers with a diameter of up to 1 cm.
Uses & Benefits
Dieteria canescens is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of food for wildlife.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Dieteria canescens var. sessiliflora (Nutt.) D.R.Morgan & R.L.Hartm.
Dieteria canescens var. leucanthemifolia (Greene) D.R.Morgan & R.L.Hartm.
Dieteria canescens var. aristata (Eastw.) D.R.Morgan & R.L.Hartm.
Dieteria canescens var. glabra (A.Gray) D.R.Morgan & R.L.Hartm.
Dieteria canescens var. ambigua (B.L.Turner) D.R.Morgan & R.L.Hartm.
Dieteria canescens var. incana (Lindl.) D.R.Morgan & R.L.Hartm.
Dieteria canescens var. nebraskana (B.L.Turner) D.R.Morgan & R.L.Hartm.
Dieteria canescens var. ziegleri (Munz) D.R.Morgan & R.L.Hartm.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dieteria canescens is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, green, and have a single, thin, white root.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dieteria canescens is a perennial herb native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun, and should be watered regularly. It is best to divide the plant every two to three years to keep it healthy.
Where to Find Dieteria canescens
Dieteria canescens is native to North America and can be found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands, woodlands, and scrublands.
Dieteria canescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dieteria canescens?
Dieteria canescens
What is the common name of Dieteria canescens?
Hoary Aster
What is the family of Dieteria canescens?
Asteraceae
Species in the Dieteria 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,