Status:
valid
Authors:
Greene
Source:
gcc
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Fl. Francisc. : 377 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007626
Common Names
- Lessingia hololeuca
- Hollow-Leaved Lessingia
- Hollow-Leaved Goldenbush
Synonyms
- Lessingia hololeuca hololeuca [unknown]
Description
Lessingia hololeuca (also called Smooth Lessingia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to California and Baja California. It has a single, erect stem with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lessingia hololeuca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. The plant is drought tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping. It is also used as a food source for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lessingia hololeuca has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lessingia hololeuca is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Lessingia hololeuca
Lessingia hololeuca is native to California and can be found in the wild in the coastal ranges and Sierra Nevada.
Lessingia hololeuca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lessingia hololeuca?
Lessingia hololeuca
What is the natural habitat of Lessingia hololeuca?
It is native to California and Baja California, Mexico.
What are the characteristics of Lessingia hololeuca?
It is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height, with yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves.
Species in the Lessingia genus
Lessingia micradenia,
Lessingia germanorum,
Lessingia hololeuca,
Lessingia arachnoidea,
Lessingia virgata,
Lessingia nana,
Lessingia leptoclada,
Lessingia nemaclada,
Lessingia tenuis,
Lessingia pectinata,
Lessingia glandulifera,
Lessingia ramulosa,
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,