Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
micradenia
ID:
1442

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
gcc

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Bot. Observ. Crit. 2: 28 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000771



Common Names

  • Lessingia
  • California-fuchsia
  • Tarweed


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Description

Lessingia micradenia (also called small-toothed lessingia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the western United States. It has small, linear leaves and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands, prairies, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Lessingia micradenia 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lessingia micradenia var. glabrata (D.D.Keck) Ferris
Lessingia micradenia var. micradenia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lessingia micradenia has small 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 micradenia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Lessingia micradenia

Lessingia micradenia is native to the western United States, and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and chaparral.

Lessingia micradenia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lessingia micradenia?

Lessingia micradenia

What is the common name of Lessingia micradenia?

Small-fruited Lessingia

What is the habitat of Lessingia micradenia?

It is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, meadows, and disturbed sites

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,