Status:
valid
Authors:
Greene
Source:
gcc
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Man. Bot. San Francisco : 205 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015802
Common Names
- Microgloss Lasthenia
- Small-lipped Lasthenia
- Small-lipped Goldfields
Description
Lasthenia microglossa (also called Small-flowered lasthenia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It grows in dry, disturbed habitats such as roadsides, fields, and waste places.
Uses & Benefits
Lasthenia microglossa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lasthenia microglossa is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, yellow-green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lasthenia microglossa is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or by seed in autumn. It is a low-maintenance plant that requires little care.
Where to Find Lasthenia microglossa
Lasthenia microglossa can be found in the western United States and Canada.
Lasthenia microglossa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lasthenia microglossa?
Lasthenia microglossa
What is the family of Lasthenia microglossa?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Lasthenia microglossa?
Small-lipped Lasthenia
Species in the Lasthenia genus
Lasthenia kunthii,
Lasthenia burkei,
Lasthenia microglossa,
Lasthenia ornduffii,
Lasthenia glabrata,
Lasthenia glaberrima,
Lasthenia conjugens,
Lasthenia minor,
Lasthenia leptalea,
Lasthenia platycarpha,
Lasthenia chrysantha,
Lasthenia maritima,
Lasthenia debilis,
Lasthenia fremontii,
Lasthenia ferrisiae,
Lasthenia maritima,
Lasthenia californica,
Lasthenia gracilis,
Lasthenia coronaria,
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,