Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts xix. 25 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133670
Common Names
- Golden Yarrow
- California Yarrow
- Showy Eriophyllum
Synonyms
- Eriophyllum confertiflorum confertiflorum [unknown]
- Bahia trifida Nutt. [unknown]
- Eriophyllum confertiflorum latum H.M.Hall [unknown]
- Eriophyllum confertiflorum laxiflorum A.Gray [unknown]
- Bahia confertiflora confertiflora [unknown]
- Bahia confertiflora DC. [unknown]
- Eriophyllum trifidum Rydb. [unknown]
Description
Eriophyllum confertiflorum (also called 'Golden Yarrow' and 'Golden-Flowered Eriophyllum', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It has deeply lobed leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Eriophyllum confertiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a drought-tolerant groundcover. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators to the garden.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Eriophyllum confertiflorum var. tanacetiflorum (Greene) Jeps.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriophyllum confertiflorum is a small, white daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened disc with a white tuft at the top. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriophyllum confertiflorum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Eriophyllum confertiflorum
Eriophyllum confertiflorum is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California. It can be found in dry, open habitats, such as chaparral, oak woodlands, and grasslands.
Eriophyllum confertiflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriophyllum confertiflorum?
Eriophyllum confertiflorum
What is the common name of Eriophyllum confertiflorum?
Golden Yarrow
What is the natural habitat of Eriophyllum confertiflorum?
It is found in the western United States and Canada
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,