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Erigeron sparsifolius

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Erigeron sparsifolius
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Erigeron
Species:
E. sparsifolius
Binomial name
Erigeron sparsifolius
Synonyms[1]
  • Erigeron utahensis var. sparsifolius (Eastw.) Cronquist

Erigeron sparsifolius is a North American species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae known by the common name bracted Utah fleabane..[2] It has been found in the southwestern United States, in the states of Arizona, Colorado, and Utah.[3]

Erigeron sparsifolius grows on sandy soil on riverbanks and canyon bottoms. It is a perennial herb up to 55 cm (22 inches) tall. The inflorescence generally contains 1-10 flower heads per stem. Each head contains 10–20 white or blue ray florets surrounding many yellow disc florets.[2][4]

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