Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
nanum
ID:
15611

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 39: 144 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014940

Common Names

  • Blennosperma Nanum
  • Narrowleaf Blennosperma
  • Narrowleaf Stork's Bill

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Description

Blennosperma nanum (also called dwarf blennosperma, among many other common names) is an annual herb in the Asteraceae family. It is native to California and grows in grasslands, meadows, and pastures. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Blennosperma nanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, headaches, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blennosperma nanum is a white, daisy-like flower with yellow center. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blennosperma nanum is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°F. It is often grown as an ornamental plant for its attractive yellow flowers.

Where to Find Blennosperma nanum

Blennosperma nanum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey, at altitudes of 0-1,000 m.

Blennosperma nanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blennosperma nanum?

Blennosperma nanum

What is the common name of Blennosperma nanum?

Nanum tarweed

What is the natural habitat of Blennosperma nanum?

It is native to western North America.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-11446: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.