Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts xix. (1883) 26.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121388
Common Names
- Ambiguous Eriophyllum
- Ambiguous Woolly Daisy
- Ambiguous Star
Synonyms
- Eriophyllum parviflorum Rydb. [unknown]
- Lasthenia ambigua A.Gray [unknown]
- Eriophyllum parishii Hall ex Constance [unknown]
- Bahia ambigua (A.Gray) A.Gray [unknown]
- Eriophyllum ambiguum ambiguum [unknown]
- Bahia parviflora A.Gray [unknown]
Description
Eriophyllum ambiguum (also called Woolly Sunflower, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to North America and grows in meadows, pastures and other grassland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Eriophyllum ambiguum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a groundcover and for erosion control.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Eriophyllum ambiguum var. paleaceum (Brandegee) Ferris
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriophyllum ambiguum is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriophyllum ambiguum is a perennial herb native to North America. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. The flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies.
Where to Find Eriophyllum ambiguum
Eriophyllum ambiguum can be found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region.
Eriophyllum ambiguum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriophyllum ambiguum?
Eriophyllum ambiguum
What is the common name of Eriophyllum ambiguum?
Ambiguous Woolly Sunflower
What is the family of Eriophyllum ambiguum?
Asteraceae
Species in the Eriophyllum genus
Eriophyllum latilobum,
Eriophyllum wallacei,
Eriophyllum lanosum,
Eriophyllum congdonii,
Eriophyllum mohavense,
Eriophyllum nubigenum,
Eriophyllum multicaule,
Eriophyllum lanatum,
Eriophyllum pringlei,
Eriophyllum stoechadifolium,
Eriophyllum ambiguum,
Eriophyllum jepsonii,
Eriophyllum confertiflorum,
Eriophyllum ambrosiodes,
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,