Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts vi. (1865) 540.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068147
Common Names
- Erigeron bloomeri
- Blooming Fleabane
- Blue Daisy
Synonyms
- Erigeron bloomeri pubens D.D.Keck [unknown]
- Erigeron bloomeri bloomeri [unknown]
Description
Erigeron bloomeri (also called Cutleaf Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to North America. It is a member of the Asteraceae family and has a wide variety of physical characteristics. It has white flowers with a single row of ray florets, and its leaves are lanceolate and toothed. It typically grows in moist habitats such as riverbanks, wet meadows, and ditches.
Uses & Benefits
Erigeron bloomeri is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a food source for livestock and is known to have medicinal properties that can be used to treat digestive disorders.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Erigeron bloomeri var. nudatus (A.Gray) Cronquist
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erigeron bloomeri is white with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small achene with a white pappus. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erigeron bloomeri is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall, while seeds should be sown in the spring. It is also possible to propagate Erigeron bloomeri by cuttings taken in the summer.
Where to Find Erigeron bloomeri
Erigeron bloomeri can be found in the western United States, including parts of California, Nevada, and Oregon.
Erigeron bloomeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erigeron bloomeri?
Erigeron bloomeri
What is the common name of Erigeron bloomeri?
Bloomer's fleabane
What is the growth habit of Erigeron bloomeri?
It is an annual herb with erect stems
Species in the Erigeron genus
Erigeron thrincioides,
Erigeron leucoglossus,
Erigeron popovii,
Erigeron monorchis,
Erigeron subglaber,
Erigeron lanuginosus,
Erigeron barbarensis,
Erigeron pseud,
Erigeron uniflorus,
Erigeron nacoriensis,
Erigeron yukonensis,
Erigeron caespitosus,
Erigeron compositus,
Erigeron imbricatus,
Erigeron sceptrifer,
Erigeron poliospermus,
Erigeron cyanactis,
Erigeron quercifolius,
Erigeron speciosus,
Erigeron anisophyllus,
Erigeron hirtellus,
Erigeron pamiricus,
Erigeron pappocromus,
Erigeron dejongii,
Erigeron sublyratus,
Erigeron karvinskianus,
Erigeron parishii,
Erigeron paucilobus,
Erigeron tunariensis,
Erigeron thermarum,
Erigeron patagonicus,
Erigeron maniopotamicus,
Erigeron multiceps,
Erigeron silenifolius,
Erigeron goodrichii,
Erigeron popayanensis,
Erigeron pyrami,
Erigeron aureus,
Erigeron pulchellus,
Erigeron bellidiformis,
Erigeron arizonicus,
Erigeron ursinus,
Erigeron canaani,
Erigeron vreelandii,
Erigeron eriocephalus,
Erigeron denalii,
Erigeron macdonaldii,
Erigeron vichrenensis,
Erigeron radicatus,
Erigeron allochrous,
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,