Status:
valid
Authors:
Greene
Source:
gcc
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Erythea 2: 70 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116930
Common Names
- Apargioides Pyrrocoma
- Apargioides Goldenweed
- Apargioides Rayless Goldenweed
Synonyms
- Aster apargiodes Kuntze [unknown]
- Haplopappus apargioides A.Gray [unknown]
- Aster aspargioides (A.Gray) Kuntze [unknown]
- Pyrrocoma demissa Greene [unknown]
Description
Pyrrocoma apargioides (also called Apargioides Goldenweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pyrrocoma apargioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pyrrocoma apargioides is yellow and daisy-like with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pyrrocoma apargioides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Pyrrocoma apargioides
Pyrrocoma apargioides can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Oregon.
Pyrrocoma apargioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pyrrocoma apargioides?
Pyrrocoma apargioides
What is the common name of Pyrrocoma apargioides?
Apargioides Goldenweed
Where is Pyrrocoma apargioides native to?
Western North America
Species in the Pyrrocoma genus
Pyrrocoma liatriformis,
Pyrrocoma carthamoides,
Pyrrocoma radiata,
Pyrrocoma lanceolata,
Pyrrocoma uniflora,
Pyrrocoma integrifolia,
Pyrrocoma racemosa,
Pyrrocoma hirta,
Pyrrocoma linearis,
Pyrrocoma insecticruris,
Pyrrocoma clementis,
Pyrrocoma apargioides,
Pyrrocoma crocea,
Pyrrocoma lucida,
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,