Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cana
ID:
24635

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
gcc

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Pittonia 1(1): 29 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023964



Common Names

  • Hazardia Cana
  • Gray-Haired Hazardia
  • Hazardia


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Synonyms

  • Corethrogyne cana Greene [unknown]
  • Diplostephium canum A.Gray [unknown]
  • Haplopappus canus S.F.Blake [unknown]

Description

Hazardia cana (also called Cane Hazardia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with a woody base and a single stem that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to the western United States and is found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Hazardia cana is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a hedge plant, and as a cut flower. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hazardia cana is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hazardia cana is a perennial shrub that is native to California. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Hazardia cana

Hazardia cana is found in the western United States.

Hazardia cana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hazardia cana?

Hazardia cana

What is the common name of Hazardia cana?

Hoary Hazardia

What is the natural habitat of Hazardia cana?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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