Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 21: 391 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123822
Common Names
- Palmer's Hymenothrix
- Palmer's Thistle
- Palmer's Star Thistle
Synonyms
- Hymenothrix palmeri palmeri [unknown]
Description
Hymenothrix palmeri (also called Palmer's Goldenweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States. It has yellow flowers with a yellow center and white petals. It grows in dry, open areas such as deserts, grasslands, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenothrix palmeri is a perennial herb with yellow flowers. It is used as an ornamental plant, for ground cover, and as a medicinal plant. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and birds to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Hymenothrix palmeri are yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a tuft of white hairs at the end. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hymenothrix palmeri is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings in the spring or fall. It can also be divided in the spring or fall. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Hymenothrix palmeri
Hymenothrix palmeri is native to North America and can be found in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah.
Hymenothrix palmeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenothrix palmeri?
Hymenothrix palmeri
What is the common name of Hymenothrix palmeri?
Palmer's Thistle
Where is Hymenothrix palmeri native to?
Southwestern United States
Species in the Hymenothrix genus
Hymenothrix greenmanii,
Hymenothrix wrightii,
Hymenothrix wislizeni,
Hymenothrix loomisii,
Hymenothrix palmeri,
Hymenothrix autumnalis,
Hymenothrix biternata,
Hymenothrix dissecta,
Hymenothrix glandulopubescens,
Hymenothrix janakosiana,
Hymenothrix pedata,
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,