Erigeron salmonensis
| Erigeron salmonensis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Tribe: | Astereae |
| Genus: | Erigeron |
| Species: | E. salmonensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Erigeron salmonensis Brunsfeld & G.L.Nesom | |
Erigeron salmonensis is a rare North American species of flowering plant in the daisy family known by the common name Salmon River fleabane..[1] It has been found only in the Salmon River Canyon in central Idaho.[2]
Erigeron salmonensis grows on ledges and cracks in north-facing cliffs. It is a perennial herb up to 35 cm (14 inches) tall, forming a woody underground caudex. The inflorescence generally contains only 1-3 flower heads per stem. Each head contains 11–15 white ray florets surrounding many yellow disc florets.[1][3]
References
- 1 2 Flora of North America, Erigeron salmonensis Brunsfeld & G. L. Nesom, 1989. Salmon River fleabane
- ↑ Biota of North America Program 2014 county distribution map
- ↑ Brunsfeld, Steven J. & Nesom, Guy L. 1989. Erigeron Salmonensis (Asteraceae), a Rare New Species from Idaho. Brittonia Vol. 41, No. 4 (Oct. - Dec., 1989), pp. 424-428
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