Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Gray) Tomb
Source:
gcc
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Sida 5(3): 186 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138616
Common Names
- Rostrata Shinnersoseris
- Shinnersoseris rostrata
- Shinnersoseris
Synonyms
- Lygodesmia rostrata A.Gray [unknown]
- Lygodesmia juncea rostrata A.Gray [unknown]
Description
Shinnersoseris rostrata (also called Shinners' Sow-thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other disturbed areas, and has a hairy stem with small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Shinnersoseris rostrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Shinnersoseris rostrata has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Shinnersoseris rostrata is a perennial, herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C (-4°F). It can be propagated by seed, but it is not recommended as the seedlings may not be true to the parent plant.
Where to Find Shinnersoseris rostrata
Shinnersoseris rostrata is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Shinnersoseris rostrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Shinnersoseris rostrata?
Shinnersoseris rostrata
What is the common name of Shinnersoseris rostrata?
Rostrata Shinnersoseris
What is the natural habitat of Shinnersoseris rostrata?
Grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes
Species in the Shinnersoseris 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,