Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
piscaticus
ID:
34892

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 67: 304 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034221



Common Names

  • Piscaticus Erigeron
  • Erigeron Piscaticus
  • Piscaticus Fleabane


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Description

Erigeron piscaticus (also called 'Fish Creek Daisy', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It has a single stem with several branches and is covered in small, white hairs. It has white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and white petals. It is native to North America and is found in moist, open areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Erigeron piscaticus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used to provide food and shelter for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erigeron piscaticus has small, yellow flowers with a black centre. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigeron piscaticus is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Erigeron piscaticus

Erigeron piscaticus can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in the Iberian Peninsula and in North Africa.

Erigeron piscaticus FAQ

What is the growth habit of Erigeron piscaticus?

Erigeron piscaticus is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall.

What is the flowering period of Erigeron piscaticus?

Erigeron piscaticus flowers from April to August.

What is the habitat of Erigeron piscaticus?

Erigeron piscaticus is found in open woodlands, scrub and grassland.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-13308: Based on the initial data import
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.