Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carthamoides
ID:
20737

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 1(6): 307 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020066



Common Names

  • Carthamoides Pyrrocoma
  • Carthamoides Daisy-bush
  • Carthamoides Olearia


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Synonyms

  • Haplopappus carthamoides A.Gray [unknown]
  • Haplopappus carthamoides rigidus H.M.Hall [unknown]
  • Hoorebekia carthamoides carthamoides [unknown]
  • Pyrrocoma rigida Rydb. [unknown]
  • Pyrrocoma cusickii Greene [unknown]
  • Pyrrocoma carthamoides carthamoides [unknown]
  • Haplopappus carthamoides carthamoides [unknown]
  • Hoorebekia carthamoides (Hook.) Piper [unknown]
  • Hoorebekia carthamoides carthamoides [unknown]
  • Haplopappus carthamoides erythropappus (Rydb.) H.St.John [unknown]
  • Haplopappus carthamoides carthamoides [unknown]
  • Haplopappus carthamoides rigidus (Rydb.) M.Peck [unknown]
  • Haplopappus carthamoides typicus (H.M.Hall) Cronquist [unknown]
  • Haplopappus carthamoides erythropappus H.M.Hall [deprecated]

Description

Pyrrocoma carthamoides (also called Goldenweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to western North America. It grows in dry, open areas, such as meadows, grasslands, and sagebrush flats. It has yellow flower heads and narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Pyrrocoma carthamoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pyrrocoma carthamoides var. cusickii (A.Gray) Kartesz & Gandhi
Pyrrocoma carthamoides var. subsquarrosa (Greene) G.K.Br. & D.J.Keil

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pyrrocoma carthamoides has yellow flower heads that are up to 1 inch in diameter. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pyrrocoma carthamoides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in well-drained soil in the spring or fall. The plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be kept moist but not wet. Division can be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Pyrrocoma carthamoides

Pyrrocoma carthamoides is found in the western United States, from California to Montana.

Pyrrocoma carthamoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pyrrocoma carthamoides?

Pyrrocoma carthamoides

What is the common name of Pyrrocoma carthamoides?

Goldenweed

What is the family of Pyrrocoma carthamoides?

Asteraceae

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