Status:
valid
Authors:
Stebbins
Source:
gcc
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 14: 340 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004530
Common Names
- Prenanthes Subpeltata
- Subpeltate Rattlesnakeroot
- Subpeltate Prenanthes
Description
Prenanthes subpeltata (also called Subpeltate Prenanthes, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to North America. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and grows to a height of 0.3m. It has grey-green foliage and yellow, daisy-like flowers. It is found in meadows, grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Prenanthes subpeltata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used as a ground cover. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used to attract pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Prenanthes subpeltata is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Prenanthes subpeltata is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.
Where to Find Prenanthes subpeltata
Prenanthes subpeltata can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana.
Prenanthes subpeltata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Prenanthes subpeltata?
Prenanthes subpeltata
What is the common name of Prenanthes subpeltata?
Subpeltate Rattlesnake Root
What is the natural habitat of Prenanthes subpeltata?
Prenanthes subpeltata is native to the eastern United States and Canada.
Species in the Prenanthes genus
Prenanthes subpeltata,
Prenanthes stricta,
Prenanthes tanakae,
Prenanthes stenolimba,
Prenanthes hookeri,
Prenanthes stewartii,
Prenanthes sumatrana,
Prenanthes steenisii,
Prenanthes mira,
Prenanthes sagittata,
Prenanthes purpurea,
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,