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| Scientific Name | Melampodium leucanthum | USDA PLANTS Symbol |
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| Common Name | Blackfoot Daisy, Plains Blackfoot | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. |
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| Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Dry, gravelly, sandy or caliche soils; widespread in Central and West Texas. Plant: Low, bushy perennial, 4 to 20 inches tall. Leaves: Rough/hairy, linear-oblong, 3/4 to 1-3/4 inches long, entire or with some lobes. Inflorescence: Composite flower head 3/4 to 1-1/4 inches across with 8 to 10 white rays notched at tips, dark veins beneath; 25 to 50 yellow disk florets; 5 hairy outer phyllaries. Bloom Period: April to October. References: “Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist and SEINet. |
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Texas Status: Native |
