Erigeron canaani
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Erigeron canaani is a rare species of flowering plants in the daisy family known by the common name Abajo fleabane.[2] It has been found only in southern Utah, in sandy soil and in cracks on cliff faces in Washington, Kane, and San Juan Counties.[3]
Erigeron canaani is a perennial herb up to 30 cm (12 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 15–22 white or purpleray florets, plus numerous small yellow disc florets.[2]
The species is named for Canaan Mountain south of Zion National Park. The common name "Abajo fleabane" refers to the Abajo Mountains south of Canyonlands National Park.[4]
References
- ^ The Plant List, Erigeron canaani S.L.Welsh
- ^ a b Flora of North America, Erigeron canaani S. L. Welsh, Great Basin Naturalist. 43: 366. 1983. Abajo fleabane
- ^ Biota of North America Program 2014 county distribution
- ^ Welsh, Stanley Larson. 1983. Great Basin Naturalist 43(2): 366
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