Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
germanorum
ID:
2999

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cham.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 4: 203 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002328



Common Names

  • Lessingia Germanorum
  • German's Lessingia
  • German's Goldenbush


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Description

Lessingia germanorum (also called German Lessingia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a hairy stem and leaves that are divided into three leaflets. It is native to California and grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands and chaparral.

Uses & Benefits

Lessingia germanorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lessingia germanorum has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lessingia germanorum is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods will require regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Lessingia germanorum

Lessingia germanorum is native to California and can be found in the Sierra Nevada mountain range.

Lessingia germanorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lessingia germanorum?

Lessingia germanorum

What is the common name of Lessingia germanorum?

German Lessingia

What is the natural habitat of Lessingia germanorum?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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,

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