Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wedd.) Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1946
Citation Micro:
Revista Mus. La Plata, Secc. Bot. 6: 352. 1946
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026160
Common Names
- Chersodoma antennaria
- Antennaria Chersodoma
- Antennaria Daisy
Description
Chersodoma antennaria (also called Feathery False Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is a low-growing plant, reaching a height of up to 1 foot, and has small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils, often in disturbed areas such as roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Chersodoma antennaria is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to provide shelter and shade.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chersodoma antennaria is small and yellow. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small yellow flowers.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chersodoma antennaria is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Divide the plant in spring or early summer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Chersodoma antennaria
Chersodoma antennaria is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Chersodoma antennaria FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chersodoma antennaria?
Chersodoma antennaria
What type of plant is Chersodoma antennaria?
Annual herb
Where is Chersodoma antennaria native to?
Southwestern United States
Species in the Chersodoma 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,