Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
elatior
ID:
10118

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Syn. Fl. N. Amer. 1(2, Suppl.): 448 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009447



Common Names

  • Psilocarphus
  • Annual Wormseed
  • Elatior


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Synonyms

  • Psilocarphus oreganus elatior A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Psilocarphus elatior (also called Tall Woollyhead, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Psilocarphus elatior is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used in salads and as a vegetable.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psilocarphus elatior is a small, yellow-green flower head. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of hairy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psilocarphus elatior is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division or seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Psilocarphus elatior

Psilocarphus elatior can be found in the Mediterranean region, in countries such as Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Psilocarphus elatior FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psilocarphus elatior?

Psilocarphus elatior

What is the common name of Psilocarphus elatior?

Mountain Everlasting

What is the natural habitat of Psilocarphus elatior?

Mountain meadows and grasslands

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-109152: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.