Erigeron saxatilis
| Erigeron saxatilis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Tribe: | Astereae |
| Genus: | Erigeron |
| Species: | E. saxatilis |
| Binomial name | |
| Erigeron saxatilis G.L.Nesom | |
Erigeron saxatilis is a rare North American species of flowering plant in the daisy family known by the common name rock fleabane..[1] It has been found only in northern Arizona, in Yavapai and Coconino Counties north of the Mogollon Rim.[1][2]
Erigeron saxatilis grows on ledges and cracks in the walls of canyons. It is a very small perennial herb rarely more than 5 cm (2 inches) tall, forming a woody underground caudex. The inflorescence generally contains only 1 flower head per stem. Each head contains 20–29 white ray florets surrounding many yellow disc florets.[1][3]
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