Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glauca
ID:
27390

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nutt.) G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 77: 260. 1995 [dt. Sep 1994; publ. on 31 Jan 1995]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026719



Common Names

  • Eurybia
  • Glauca
  • Eurybia Glauca


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Synonyms

  • Herrickia glauca (Nutt.) Brouillet [unknown]
  • Eucephalus glaucus Nutt. [unknown]
  • Aster glaucus (Nutt.) Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Aster glaucodes S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Eucephalus formosus Greene [unknown]
  • Aster glaucodes formosus (Greene) Kittell in Tidestr. & Kittell [unknown]

Description

Eurybia glauca (also called glaucous aster, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the mountains of California and Oregon, and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eurybia glauca is a perennial herb that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used to make herbal teas and infusions, and its leaves can be used as a flavoring agent in cooking.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eurybia glauca var. pulchra (S.F.Blake) Brouillet

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eurybia glauca has white flowers with a yellow center of disc florets and a single row of white ray florets. The seeds are small, black, and oblong-shaped with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eurybia glauca is an evergreen, low-growing perennial with a mat-forming habit. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in a moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed sown in spring or by division of established plants in early spring.

Where to Find Eurybia glauca

Eurybia glauca is native to North America, where it can be found in the eastern United States and Canada.

Eurybia glauca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eurybia glauca?

Eurybia glauca

What type of plant is Eurybia glauca?

Herbaceous perennial

Where does Eurybia glauca grow?

Eastern North America

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-125823: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.