Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
candidissima
ID:
62872

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Greene) W.A.Weber & Á.Löve

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49: 46 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062201

Common Names

  • Candidissima Packera
  • Packera Candidissima
  • White Packera

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Synonyms

  • Senecio candidissimus Greene [unknown]

Description

Packera candidissima (also called white groundsel, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with yellow flowers. It grows in alpine meadows and grasslands, and is found in Canada and the United States.

Uses & Benefits

Packera candidissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Packera candidissima has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Packera candidissima is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and planted in a pot with well-drained soil. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Packera candidissima

Packera candidissima is found in the United States and Canada.

Packera candidissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Packera candidissima?

Packera candidissima

What is the common name of Packera candidissima?

White Ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Packera candidissima?

Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed sites

Species in the Packera genus

Packera paupercula, Packera layneae, Packera actinella, Packera aurea, Packera tampicana, Packera toluccana, Packera loratifolia, Packera bernardina, Packera spellenbergii, Packera obovata, Packera eurycephala, Packera bolanderi, Packera ganderi, Packera werneriifolia, Packera flettii, Packera pauciflora, Packera macounii, Packera contermina, Packera crocata, Packera umbraculifera, Packera neomexicana, Packera cardamine, Packera cymbalaria, Packera hyperborealis, Packera hintoniorum, Packera bellidifolia, Packera cynthioides, Packera millefolium, Packera zimapanica, Packera indecora, Packera streptanthifolia, Packera millelobata, Packera candidissima, Packera porteri, Packera musiniensis, Packera franciscana, Packera sanguisorbae, Packera debilis, Packera moranii, Packera clevelandii, Packera sanguisorboides, Packera hartiana, Packera tomentosa, Packera scalaris, Packera schweinitziana, Packera antennariifolia, Packera fendleri, Packera hyperborealis, Packera malmstenii, Packera multilobata,

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-19204: Based on the initial data import
Áskell Löve (1916-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Á.Löve' in the authors string.
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.
William Alfred Weber (1918-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.A.Weber' in the authors string.