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
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.
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 Ewartia genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,