Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
graminifolia
ID:
44258

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Walter) Small

Source:
gcc

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 25(9): 482. 1898 [10 Sep 1898]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043587



Common Names

  • Barbara's Buttons
  • Marshall's Barbara's Buttons
  • Marshall's Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Athanasia graminifolia Walter [unknown]
  • Marshallia tenuifolia tenuifolia [unknown]
  • Marshallia graminifolia graminifolia [unknown]

Description

Marshallia graminifolia (also called the Grass-leaved Barbara's-buttons, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a yellow flower head. It grows in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Marshallia graminifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Marshallia graminifolia sub. tenuifolia (Raf.) L.E.Watson
Marshallia graminifolia sub. graminifolia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Marshallia graminifolia is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedling is a small rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marshallia graminifolia is a perennial that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Marshallia graminifolia

Marshallia graminifolia is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in moist, open woodlands and along roadsides.

Marshallia graminifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marshallia graminifolia?

Marshallia graminifolia

What is the common name of Marshallia graminifolia?

Grass-leaved Barbara's Buttons

What is the habitat of Marshallia graminifolia?

It is found in dry, sandy soils in open areas

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-142160: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Walter (1740-1789): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walter' in the authors string.
John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.