Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
juncea
ID:
42134

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Don ex Hooker.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Fl. Boreali Amer. 1: 295. 1834 ; vide Vuilleumier in J. Arnold Arbor., 54(1): 57. 1973

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041463



Common Names

  • Lygodesmia Juncea
  • Rush Skeletonplant
  • Rush Skeletonweed


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Description

Lygodesmia juncea (also called Juniper-leaved Lygodesmia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Great Plains of North America. It has a single, slender stem with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and a single, daisy-like flower head with a cone-shaped center. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in prairies, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lygodesmia juncea is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lygodesmia juncea has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lygodesmia juncea is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Lygodesmia juncea

Lygodesmia juncea can be found in dry, open grasslands and scrub in the western United States and Canada.

Lygodesmia juncea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lygodesmia juncea?

Lygodesmia juncea

What type of plant is Lygodesmia juncea?

It is an herb

Where does Lygodesmia juncea grow?

It is native to South America

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-140097: Based on the initial data import
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.