Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts xvii. (1881-82) 219.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025361
Common Names
- Lagophylla glandulosa
- Glandular Lagophylla
- Glandular Rabbitbrush
Synonyms
- Lagophylla glandulosa glandulosa [unknown]
- Lagophylla glandulosa serrata (Greene) D.D.Keck [unknown]
Description
Lagophylla glandulosa (also called 'Glandular Rabbitbrush', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, yellow flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It is native to the western United States and is found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lagophylla glandulosa is used as a source of food, as a source of fuel, and for erosion control and soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lagophylla glandulosa is a white, star-shaped bloom with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is an achene, a small, dry, one-seeded fruit. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lagophylla glandulosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Lagophylla glandulosa
Lagophylla glandulosa is native to California and can be found in the Central Valley and the Sierra Nevada.
Lagophylla glandulosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lagophylla glandulosa?
Lagophylla glandulosa
What is the common name of Lagophylla glandulosa?
Glandular Stickleaf
What is the natural habitat of Lagophylla glandulosa?
Dry, rocky slopes and canyons
Species in the Lagophylla genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
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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,