Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Madroño 4: 75, fig. 1 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068219
Common Names
- Tracyina rostrata
- Toad Rush
- Toad Rush-grass
Description
Tracyina rostrata (also called Beaked Tracyina, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae. It is native to the southwestern United States. It is an annual herb with a basal rosette of leaves and several flower heads on a long stem. It grows in dry, rocky areas and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Tracyina rostrata is used as an ornamental plant, and as an ingredient in herbal teas. It is known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tracyina rostrata has a yellow flower with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tracyina rostrata is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings in the spring. It can also be propagated from seed, although this is not always successful.
Where to Find Tracyina rostrata
Tracyina rostrata can be found in the western United States, from California to Washington.
Tracyina rostrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tracyina rostrata?
Tracyina rostrata
What type of plant is Tracyina rostrata?
A flowering plant
Where is Tracyina rostrata found?
It is found in North America
Species in the Tracyina 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,