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Authors:
(Steetz) Paul G.Wilson
                
                
                    
Source:
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Year:
1989
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 7  1989
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081219
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Saltmarsh Daisy
- Saltmarsh Fleabane
- Saltmarsh Hawkweed
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Hyalosperma simplex (also called Simple Hyalosperma, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and can be found in dry open woods, prairies, and roadsides.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Hyalosperma simplex, commonly known as yellow daisy, is an ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a cut flower for bouquets and arrangements. The flowers are edible and can be used to make tea.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
                        Hyalosperma simplex sub.  simplex 
                    
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Hyalosperma simplex is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Hyalosperma simplex is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought and coastal conditions. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Hyalosperma simplex
                        
                            Hyalosperma simplex is native to Australia and can be found in grasslands, woodlands, and heaths.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Hyalosperma simplex FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Hyalosperma simplex?
Hyalosperma simplex
What is the common name of Hyalosperma simplex?
Simple Hyalosperma
What is the natural habitat of Hyalosperma simplex?
Grasslands and open woodlands
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Hyalosperma 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,