Erigeron canaani

Erigeron canaani is a rare species of flowering plants in the daisy family known by the common name Abajo fleabane.[2] It has been found only in southern Utah, in sandy soil and in cracks on cliff faces in Washington, Kane, and San Juan Counties.[3]

Erigeron canaani
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Plantae
(unranked):
Angiosperms
(unranked):
Eudicots
(unranked):
Asterids
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Asteraceae
Tribe:
Astereae
Genus:
Erigeron
Species:
E. canaani
Binomial name
Erigeron canaani
Synonyms[1]
  • Erigeron higginsii S.L.Welsh

Erigeron canaani is a perennial herb up to 30 cm (12 inches) tall, producing a taproot. One plant can produce several flower heads, sometimes one per branch, sometimes in groups of 2 or 3. Each head has 15–22 white or purpleray florets, plus numerous small yellow disc florets.[2]

The species is named for Canaan Mountain south of Zion National Park. The common name "Abajo fleabane" refers to the Abajo Mountains south of Canyonlands National Park.[4]

References
  1. The Plant List, Erigeron canaani S.L.Welsh
  2. Flora of North America, Erigeron canaani S. L. Welsh, Great Basin Naturalist. 43: 366. 1983. Abajo fleabane
  3. Biota of North America Program 2014 county distribution
  4. Welsh, Stanley Larson. 1983. Great Basin Naturalist 43(2): 366


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