Erigeron mariposanus

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

Erigeron mariposanus is a rare species of flowering plant in the daisy family known by the common names foothill fleabane,[1] Mariposa daisy, or Mariposa erigeron. It has been found only in a few locations in Mariposa County in California.[2] Some sources say that it is now probably extinct.[2][3]

Erigeron mariposanus is a perennial herb up to 28 centimeters (11 inches) tall, producing a woody taproot. The leaves and the stem are covered with hairs. The plant generally produces 1-4 flower heads per stem, each head with up to 22 blue ray florets surrounding numerous yellow disc florets.[1]


References

  1. 1 2 Flora of North America, Erigeron mariposanus Congdon, Erythea. 7: 185. 1900. Foothill fleabane
  2. 1 2 Calfora taxon report, University of California, Erigeron mariposanus Congdon, Mariposa daisy
  3. ↑ Biota of North America Program 2014 county distribution map
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