Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
borealis
ID:
29912

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bong.) Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Jahresber. Pollichia 22-24: 310 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029241



Common Names

  • Microseris borealis
  • Northern Microseris
  • Northern Microseris


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Description

Microseris borealis (also called Northern microseris, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the family Asteraceae. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to North America, and is found in meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Microseris borealis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Microseris borealis is yellow, with a tubular corolla and four petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a long taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microseris borealis is a perennial herb that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings taken in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Microseris borealis

Microseris borealis is native to western North America, and can be found in areas such as California, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia.

Microseris borealis FAQ

What type of plant is Microseris borealis?

Microseris borealis is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae.

Where is Microseris borealis found?

Microseris borealis is native to the western United States and Canada.

What is the growth habit of Microseris borealis?

Microseris borealis is an annual herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower head.

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-128262: Based on the initial data import
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
Gustav Heinrich von Bongard (1786-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bong.' in the authors string.