Status:
valid
Authors:
(Fisch.) E.Wiebe
Source:
gcc
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Fl. Sibiri 13: 162. 1997
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096122
Common Names
- Packera
- Varied-Leaf Ragwort
- Varied-Leaf Groundsel
Description
Packera heterophylla (also called Variable-leaved Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual plant with yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It is native to North America, and is commonly found in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Packera heterophylla is an edible plant that can be used to make salads, teas, and soups. It is also known to have medicinal properties and is used to treat digestive problems, fever, and urinary tract infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Packera heterophylla is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Packera heterophylla is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be sown in spring, in a sunny location and in well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks.
Where to Find Packera heterophylla
Packera heterophylla is native to North America and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Packera heterophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Packera heterophylla?
Packera heterophylla
What is the common name of Packera heterophylla?
Heterophyllous Groundsel
What is the natural habitat of Packera heterophylla?
Heterophyllous Groundsel is native to the eastern United States and Canada.
Species in the Packera genus
Packera paupercula,
Packera layneae,
Packera actinella,
Packera aurea,
Packera tampicana,
Packera toluccana,
Packera loratifolia,
Packera bernardina,
Packera spellenbergii,
Packera obovata,
Packera eurycephala,
Packera bolanderi,
Packera ganderi,
Packera werneriifolia,
Packera flettii,
Packera pauciflora,
Packera macounii,
Packera contermina,
Packera crocata,
Packera umbraculifera,
Packera neomexicana,
Packera cardamine,
Packera cymbalaria,
Packera hyperborealis,
Packera hintoniorum,
Packera bellidifolia,
Packera cynthioides,
Packera millefolium,
Packera zimapanica,
Packera indecora,
Packera streptanthifolia,
Packera millelobata,
Packera candidissima,
Packera porteri,
Packera musiniensis,
Packera franciscana,
Packera sanguisorbae,
Packera debilis,
Packera moranii,
Packera clevelandii,
Packera sanguisorboides,
Packera hartiana,
Packera tomentosa,
Packera scalaris,
Packera schweinitziana,
Packera antennariifolia,
Packera fendleri,
Packera hyperborealis,
Packera malmstenii,
Packera multilobata,
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
E. Wiebe: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Wiebe' in the authors string.