Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts xix. (1883) 2.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023333
Common Names
- Lemmon's Fleabane
- Lemmon's Erigeron
- Lemmon's Daisy
Description
Erigeron lemmonii (also called Lemmon's Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and along roadsides. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Erigeron lemmonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flowerbeds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erigeron lemmonii has white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. It has a single seed per flowerhead that is small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erigeron lemmonii is a perennial herb that is native to the western United States. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-9. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division of clumps. It can be grown from seed sown in spring or fall. Division should be done in spring or fall.
Where to Find Erigeron lemmonii
Erigeron lemmonii is native to the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington. It can be found growing in open woodlands, meadows, and grasslands.
Erigeron lemmonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erigeron lemmonii?
Erigeron lemmonii
What type of plant is Erigeron lemmonii?
It is an annual herb
Where is Erigeron lemmonii found?
It is found in the United States
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,