Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
perennis
ID:
27774

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Greene) D.D.Keck

Source:
gcc

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Madroño 3: 15. 1935

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027103



Common Names

  • Hemizonia Perennis
  • Perennial Tarweed
  • Perennial Hemizonia


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Description

Hemizonia perennis (also called Annual Tarweed, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to western North America and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hemizonia perennis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, dysentery, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hemizonia perennis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hemizonia perennis is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. For best results, water regularly and fertilize monthly.

Where to Find Hemizonia perennis

Hemizonia perennis is native to California.

Hemizonia perennis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hemizonia perennis?

Hemizonia perennis

What is the common name of Hemizonia perennis?

Perennial Tarweed

What type of plant is Hemizonia perennis?

Annual herb

Species in the Hemizonia 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-126196: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.
David D. Keck (1903-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.D.Keck' in the authors string.