| Erigeron barbellulatus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Erigeron |
| Species: | E. barbellulatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Erigeron barbellulatus | |
Erigeron barbellulatus, commonly known as shining fleabane, is a species of fleabane in the family Asteraceae.[1]
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]
References
External links
Media related to Erigeron barbellulatus at Wikimedia Commons- Calflora Database: Erigeron barbellulatus (Shining daisy, Shining fleabane)
- Jepson eFlora (TJM2) treatment of Erigeron barbellulatus
- USDA Plants profile for Erigeron barbellulatus (shining fleabane)
- UC Photos gallery: Erigeron barbellulatus
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