Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viscida
ID:
78067

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 49: 357 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077396



Common Names

  • Desert Sunflower
  • Desert Gold
  • Geraea


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Description

Geraea viscida (also called Sticky Geraea, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in desert scrub and chaparral habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Geraea viscida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a forage crop for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Geraea viscida has yellow flowers with a single row of yellow ray florets and yellow disc florets. The seeds are small, flat, and black, and are distributed by the wind. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves with a taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geraea viscida is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. Propagation is best done by seed sown in early spring.

Where to Find Geraea viscida

Geraea viscida is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands.

Geraea viscida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geraea viscida?

Geraea viscida

What is the family of Geraea viscida?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Geraea viscida?

Grasslands, shrublands, and disturbed areas

Species in the Geraea 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-34024: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.