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valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Nutt.
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1840
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , ser. 2, 7: 326 (1840)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061844
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Western Flat-top Goldenrod
- Western Euthamia
- Western Ragwort
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                    
                        Synonyms
                        - Haplopappus baccharoides Benth. [unknown]
- Euthamia californica Gand. [unknown]
- Solidago occidentalis (Nutt.) Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
- Aster baccharoides Kuntze [unknown]
- Euthamia linarifolia Gand. [unknown]
- Solidago lanceolata Cham. & Schltdl. [unknown]
 
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Euthamia occidentalis (also called western flat-top goldentop, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It has yellow flowers and is native to the western United States. It typically grows in moist, sandy soils, and is often found in open, disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Euthamia occidentalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Euthamia occidentalis is a yellow-green disc floret, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark-brown achene, with a diameter of about 0.5 cm. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Euthamia occidentalis is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and division should be done in early spring or fall.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Euthamia occidentalis
                        
                            Euthamia occidentalis is native to North America and can be found in open woodlands, prairies, and savannas.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Euthamia occidentalis FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Euthamia occidentalis?
Euthamia occidentalis
What is the common name of Euthamia occidentalis?
Western Flat-topped Goldenrod
What is the natural habitat of Euthamia occidentalis?
It is native to North America and is commonly found in prairies, meadows, and open woodlands
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Euthamia genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        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,