Description
Diplostephium sandiense (also called Sandia Mountain Aster, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States. It has long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped, green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open, sunny areas, and in disturbed areas such as roadsides and abandoned fields.
Uses & Benefits
Diplostephium sandiense is a shrub native to South America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping, as it is drought tolerant and has attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diplostephium sandiense has white flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.