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Aphanostephus pilosus

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Name

Identification
Isotype of Aphanostephus pilosus Buckley [family ASTERACEAE ] (stored under name); Verified by Buckley,
Related name
  • Aphanostephus pilosus
  • Aphanostephus ramosissimus
Common name
  • Hairy lazydaisy, Flora of North America Vol. 20

Flora

Entry for Aphanostephus pilosus Buckley [family COMPOSITAE]
Herbarium
Flora of North America (FNA)
Collection
Flora of North America
Resource Type
Reference Sources
Entry From
Flora of North America, Vol 20,
Names
Aphanostephus pilosus Buckley [family COMPOSITAE], Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia, 13: 457. 1862
Treatment Author(s)
Guy L. Nesom
Information
Annuals 6–30 cm; vestiture sparsely hispido-pilose, stem hairs spreading at right angles, straight, 0.6–2.4 mm, thick-based. Phyllary apices long-acuminate. Ray florets 13–21. Disc floret corollas: base not swollen and indurate. Cypselae: hairs apically straight; pappi coroniform, ciliate, 0.2–0.7 mm. 2n = 8.
Phenology
may (spring), jun-jul (summer)
Altitude range
30–200 m;
Distribution
USA Okla.USA Tex.
Discussion
Aphanostephus pilosus is recognized by its reduced habit, distinct vestiture, small heads, and long-acuminate phyllary apices.

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