Status:
valid
Authors:
Heiser
Source:
gcc
Year:
1947
Citation Micro:
Madroño 9: 103. 1947
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127567
Common Names
- Baker's Blennosperma
- Baker's Stickyseed
- Baker's Stickyseed Blennosperma
Description
Blennosperma bakeri (also called Baker's stickyseed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to California. It has yellow flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It is found in grasslands, chaparral, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Blennosperma bakeri is used as an ornamental plant, as it is known for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover in rock gardens or as a border plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Blennosperma bakeri is a yellow, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two or three leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Blennosperma bakeri is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best planted in the spring or fall. Division is best done in the spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall in a well-prepared seed bed. Water regularly and keep the soil moist until the seedlings are established.
Where to Find Blennosperma bakeri
Blennosperma bakeri is native to the western United States.
Blennosperma bakeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blennosperma bakeri?
Blennosperma bakeri
What is the common name of Blennosperma bakeri?
Baker's Blennosperma
What is the natural habitat of Blennosperma bakeri?
It is found in the Mediterranean region, mainly in the Iberian Peninsula
Species in the Blennosperma genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,