Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Willd.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1803
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 3: 1618 (1803)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000058650
Common Names
- Krigia virginica
- Virginia Dwarf-dandelion
- Virginia Krigia
Synonyms
- Krigia caroliniana Nutt. [unknown]
- Krigia tenella Rchb. [unknown]
- Hyoseris caroliniana Walter [unknown]
- Krigia virginica virginica [unknown]
- Hyoseris ramosissima W.P.C.Barton [unknown]
- Krigia dichotoma Nutt. [unknown]
- Adopogon carolinianum (Nutt.) Britton ex Small & Vail [unknown]
- Hyoseris virginica L. [unknown]
- Adopogon virginicum acuminatum Farw. [unknown]
- Hyoseris ramosissima Barton [unknown]
- Krigia leptophylla DC. [unknown]
- Adopogon virginicum Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Krigia virginica (also called 'Virginia dwarf-dandelion', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the eastern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers with a single row of ray florets. It grows in sunny meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Krigia virginica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control, as it is a fast-growing plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Krigia virginica has small white flowers, each with a single seed. The seedlings have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Krigia virginica is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings.
Where to Find Krigia virginica
Krigia virginica is native to the eastern United States, from New England to the Gulf of Mexico.
Krigia virginica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Krigia virginica?
Krigia virginica
What is the common name of Krigia virginica?
Virginia dwarf dandelion
What is the family of Krigia virginica?
Asteraceae
Species in the Krigia 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,