Erigeron barbellulatus

Erigeron barbellulatus, commonly known as Shining fleabane, is a species of fleabane in the daisy family.[1]

Erigeron barbellulatus
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Plantae
(unranked):
Angiosperms
(unranked):
Eudicots
(unranked):
Asterids
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Erigeron
Species:
E. barbellulatus
Binomial name
Erigeron barbellulatus

Distribution

The small plant is endemic to northeastern California, in the Sierra Nevada, from Lassen County south to Tulare County.[2] It is found on gravelly and rocky slopes, at elevations of 2,100–3,300 metres (6,900–10,800 ft), from sagebrush/pine to Sierra Nevada subalpine zone forest habitats.[1]

Description

Erigeron barbellulatus is a small perennial herb up to 15 cm (6 inches) tall.[1]

One plant usually produces only one flower head, with 15–35 white, lavender, or blue ray florets surrounding numerous small disc florets.[3][4]

See also
  • Endemic flora of California
  • Flora of the Sierra Nevada (U.S.)

References
  1. Jepson: Erigeron barbellulatus
  2. Calflora taxon report, University of California, Erigeron barbellulatus − E. Greene
  3. Flora of North America, Erigeron barbellulatus Greene, Shining fleabane
  4. Greene, Edward Lee 1895. Erythea 3(4): 65


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