Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
parryi
ID:
133282

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eaton

Source:
gcc

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Amer. Naturalist 8: 212. 1874

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132611



Common Names

  • Parry's Townsend Daisy
  • Parry's Daisy
  • Parry's Townsendia


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Synonyms

  • Townsendia parryi parryi [unknown]

Description

Townsendia parryi (also called Parry's Townsend Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States, typically found in dry, open areas such as prairies, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Townsendia parryi is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. Its flowers are known to attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Townsendia parryi is a small white flower with a slender stem. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and have a long, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Townsendia parryi is a perennial plant native to the western United States. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by cuttings in the summer. It is also possible to propagate from seed, although it can take up to two years for the seedlings to reach maturity.

Where to Find Townsendia parryi

Townsendia parryi can be found in the western United States, primarily in the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah.

Townsendia parryi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Townsendia parryi?

Townsendia parryi

What is the common name of Townsendia parryi?

Parry's Townsend Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Townsendia parryi?

Grasslands, disturbed areas, and rocky outcrops

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-93447: Based on the initial data import
Amos Eaton (1776-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eaton' in the authors string.