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Chaetopappa asteroides var. asteroides
Chaetopappa asteroides Nutt. ex DC. var. asteroides
Least Daisy, Tiny Least Daisy, Arkansas Least Daisy
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: CHASA
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Shape: Linear , Oblanceolate
Leaf Margin: Entire
Inflorescence: Head
Size Notes: To about 12 inches in height.
Leaf: Leaves linear-oblanceolate or oblanceolate.
Flower: Ray and disc flowers in a radiate capitulum.
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PinkBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Bloom Notes: Flowering from March to July, but flowering may occur to November.
Distribution
USA: AR , KS , LA , MO , OK , TXAdditional resources
USDA: Find Chaetopappa asteroides var. asteroides in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Chaetopappa asteroides var. asteroides in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Chaetopappa asteroides var. asteroides
Metadata
Record Modified: 2018-03-29Research By: Joseph A. Marcus