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valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
A.Gray
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1853
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Knowl. 5(6): 103 (1853)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026221
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - New Mexico Rafinesquia
- Rafinesquia New Mexico
- Rafinesquia Neomexicana
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                    
                        Synonyms
                        - Nemoseris neomexicana Greene [unknown]
 
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Rafinesquia neomexicana (also called New Mexico Plume, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils and is characterized by its small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves.                         
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Rafinesquia neomexicana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its bright pink flowers.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Rafinesquia neomexicana is a small, white, daisy-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Rafinesquia neomexicana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Rafinesquia neomexicana
                        
                            Rafinesquia neomexicana is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, open areas such as roadsides and pastures.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Rafinesquia neomexicana FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Rafinesquia neomexicana?
Rafinesquia neomexicana
What type of plant is Rafinesquia neomexicana?
A perennial herb
Where does Rafinesquia neomexicana grow?
It is native to the southwestern United States
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Rafinesquia 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,