Erigeron calvus
Erigeron calvus is a very rare species of flowering plants in the daisy family known by the common names bald daisy or bald fleabane.[1] It has been found only once, in a collection made in 1891 at the western foot of the Inyo Mountains near the community of Swansea in Inyo County.[2][3][1]
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The species is listed as "seriously endangered" and may quite possibly be extinct.[4]
Erigeron calvus is a small biennial or perennial herb about 12 cm (5 inches) tall, producing a taproot. One plant can produce several flower heads, sometimes one per branch, sometimes in groups of 2 or 3. Each head has 50-100 small ray florets that are small and resemble disc florets, plus numerous genuine disc florets.[3][2]
References
- Calflora taxon report, University of California, Erigeron calvus Cov., bald daisy, bald fleabane
- Coville, Frederick Vernon 1892. Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington 7(2): 69–70
- Flora of North America, Erigeron calvus Coville, Bald daisy
- California Native Plant Society, Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants, Erigeron calvus Cov.
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