Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
californica
ID:
64524

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:
Pacif. Railr. Rep. Parke, Bot. vi. 77

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063853



Common Names

  • California Hulsea
  • Hulsea Californica
  • California Goldenweed


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Synonyms

  • Hulsea californica californica [unknown]

Description

Hulsea californica (also called California Hulsea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer and long, narrow leaves. It typically grows in dry, rocky areas, such as in deserts and on hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Hulsea californica is a species of flowering plant in the sunflower family, native to California and Baja California. It is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial with small, white flowers. It is often used in rock gardens, as a ground cover, or as an accent plant in containers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hulsea californica is a yellow-green, 5-lobed corolla. The seeds are small, black and oblong. The seedlings are short and erect.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hulsea californica is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun to partial shade and does best in moist, well-drained soil. It is not tolerant of drought and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by seed, but this is not recommended as it is difficult to get the seeds to germinate.

Where to Find Hulsea californica

Hulsea californica is native to California, USA. It can be found in the wild in the mountains of California, as well as in some nurseries and botanical gardens.

Hulsea californica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hulsea californica?

Hulsea californica

What type of plant is Hulsea californica?

It is an annual herb

Where is Hulsea californica found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region

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-20817: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.