Erigeron yukonensis
| Erigeron yukonensis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Tribe: | Astereae |
| Genus: | Erigeron |
| Species: | E. yukonensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Erigeron yukonensis Rydb. | |
Erigeron yukonensis is a rare Arctic species of flowering plant in the daisy family known by the common name Yukon fleabane.[1] It is native to the northwestern corner of North America: Alaska, Yukon, Northwest Territories.[2]
Erigeron yukonensis grows in rocky slopes and meadows, usually above the tree line. It is a branching perennial herb up to 40 centimeters (16 inches) tall, producing a taproot and a woody underground caudex. It generally produces 1-4 flower heads per stem. Each head contains 42–82 pink, purple, or white ray florets surrounding numerous yellow disc florets.[1]
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