Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
meredithae
ID:
26835

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beauverd

Source:
gcc

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève , sér. 2, 2: 240 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026164



Common Names

  • Ewartia meredithae
  • Meredith's Ewartia
  • Meredith's Daisy


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Description

Ewartia meredithae (also called Meredith's Ewartia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is a low-growing plant, reaching a height of up to 1 foot, and has small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils, often in disturbed areas such as roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Ewartia meredithae is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to provide shelter and shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ewartia meredithae is small and yellow. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small yellow flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ewartia meredithae is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Divide the plant in spring or early summer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Ewartia meredithae

Ewartia meredithae is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Ewartia meredithae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ewartia meredithae?

Ewartia meredithae

What type of plant is Ewartia meredithae?

Shrub

Where is Ewartia meredithae native to?

Southwestern United States

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,