Erigeron piperianus

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

Erigeron piperianus is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family known by the common name Piper’s fleabane.[1] It has been found only in the state of Washington in the northwestern United States.[2]

Erigeron piperianus is a small perennial herb rarely more than 12 centimeters (4.8 inches) tall, producing a woody taproot. The plant generally produces only 1 flower head per stem. Each head has 25–40 yellow ray florets surrounding numerous yellow disc florets. The plant grows in dry, open, relatively flat land, often with sagebrush.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Flora of North America, Erigeron piperianus Cronquist, 1947. Piper’s fleabane
  2. ↑ Biota of North America Program 2014 county distribution map


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