Status:
valid
Authors:
D.D.Keck
Source:
gcc
Year:
1945
Citation Micro:
Publ. Carnegie Inst. Wash. 564: 45 (1945)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138356
Common Names
- Subspicate Madia
- Madia subspicata
- Mountain Tarweed
Description
Madia subspicata (also called tarweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and chaparral.
Uses & Benefits
Madia subspicata is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive foliage and produces yellow flowers that attract bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Madia subspicata are yellow and daisy-like, with a central disc of yellow and white petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Madia subspicata is an annual plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and placed in a warm, moist environment until rooted.
Where to Find Madia subspicata
Madia subspicata is native to western North America. It can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Madia subspicata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Madia subspicata?
Madia subspicata
What is the common name of Madia subspicata?
Subspicate tarweed
What is the natural habitat of Madia subspicata?
Grasslands, chaparral, and open woodlands
Species in the Madia genus
Madia elegans,
Madia citrigracilis,
Madia anomala,
Madia sativa,
Madia elegans,
Madia chilensis,
Madia citriodora,
Madia glomerata,
Madia gracilis,
Madia exigua,
Madia exigua,
Madia radiata,
Madia gracilis,
Madia subspicata,
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,