Biology:Erigeron coulteri
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Erigeron |
| Species: | E. coulteri
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| Erigeron coulteri Porter
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Erigeron coulteri is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae known by the common names large mountain fleabane, Coulter's fleabane, and Coulter's daisy.[2]
Erigeron coulteri is native to much of the western United States where it grows in moist forests and meadows. It has been found in California , Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming, Montana, Oregon, and Idaho, though there are large stretches of land in between known populations.[3]
Erigeron coulteri is a perennial herb reaching maximum heights of 20-70 centimeters (8-28 inches). It has an erect stem which may have a few branches or none. There are leaves on its stem as well as at its base. The long leaves are somewhat lance-shaped to more rounded, and sometimes have a few teeth along the edges. The inflorescence atop the stem has one to four flower heads, each between one and two centimeters (0.4-0.8 inches) wide. The center is packed with tiny golden yellow disc florets and the circumference is fringed with up to 140 white ray florets.[4]
References
- ↑ The Plant List, Erigeron coulteri Porter
- ↑ Calflora taxon report, University of California, Erigeron coulteri Porter. Coulter's Daisy, Coulter's fleabane, large mountain fleabane
- ↑ Biota of North America Program 2014 county distribution map
- ↑ Flora of North America, Erigeron coulteri Porter 1874. Coulter’s fleabane
External links
- Jepson Manual Treatment
- United States Department of Agriculture Plants Profile
- Calphotos Photo gallery, University of California
Wikidata ☰ Q5388397 entry
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