Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 19: 61 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138209
Common Names
- Parry's Stephanomeria
- Parry's Wirelettuce
- Wirelettuce
Synonyms
- Ptiloria parryi (A.Gray) Coville [unknown]
Description
Stephanomeria parryi (also called Parry's wirelettuce, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single, tall stem with a small, solitary flower head. It grows in dry, sandy soils, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Stephanomeria parryi is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make a herbal tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stephanomeria parryi is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and upright.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stephanomeria parryi is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to California. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in spring or autumn. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided in spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil. The plant should be grown in full sun and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Stephanomeria parryi
Stephanomeria parryi is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, sunny areas. It is also found in parts of Mexico.
Stephanomeria parryi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stephanomeria parryi?
Stephanomeria parryi
What are the common names of Stephanomeria parryi?
Parry's Wirelettuce
What is the natural habitat of Stephanomeria parryi?
It is native to the western United States and is found in dry shrublands, grasslands, and disturbed areas
Species in the Stephanomeria genus
Stephanomeria fluminea,
Stephanomeria runcinata,
Stephanomeria tenuifolia,
Stephanomeria malheurensis,
Stephanomeria guadalupensis,
Stephanomeria paniculata,
Stephanomeria diegensis,
Stephanomeria mexiae,
Stephanomeria monocephala,
Stephanomeria elata,
Stephanomeria exigua,
Stephanomeria lactucina,
Stephanomeria cichoriacea,
Stephanomeria virgata,
Stephanomeria pauciflora,
Stephanomeria thurberi,
Stephanomeria parryi,
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,