Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
ramosissima
ID:
61123

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts vii. (1868) 363.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060452



Common Names

  • Broom Ragwort
  • Broom Psathyrotes
  • Broom Groundsel


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Synonyms

  • Tetradymia ramosissima Torr. [unknown]

Description

Psathyrotes ramosissima (also called 'Broom Psathyrotes', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and Eastern Europe. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with a few leaves. The stem is topped with a single flower head. It is found in dry grasslands, meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Psathyrotes ramosissima is used as an ornamental plant, as a groundcover, and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psathyrotes ramosissima has yellow flowers with five petals and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have two cotyledons and long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psathyrotes ramosissima is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or fall. It can also be propagated from seed, but the seeds must be stratified before planting.

Where to Find Psathyrotes ramosissima

Psathyrotes ramosissima is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, sandy areas.

Psathyrotes ramosissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psathyrotes ramosissima?

Psathyrotes ramosissima

What is the family of Psathyrotes ramosissima?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Psathyrotes ramosissima?

Branching Tarweed

Species in the Psathyrotes genus

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-17504: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.