Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
monticola
ID:
23556

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
gcc

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Pittonia 4(20): 37 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022885

Common Names

  • Agoseris monticola
  • Mountain Agoseris
  • Mountain False Dandelion

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Synonyms

  • Agoseris decumbens Greene [unknown]
  • Agoseris covillei Greene [unknown]
  • Agoseris glauca monticola (Greene) Q.Jones ex Cronquist [deprecated]
  • Agoseris glauca monticola (Greene) Q.Jones in Cronquist [unknown]

Description

Agoseris monticola (also called Mountain Agoseris, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant with a woody base and a height of 0.3-1m. It is native to western North America and is found in alpine and subalpine meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Agoseris monticola is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Agoseris monticola is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agoseris monticola is a perennial plant native to the western United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. Division of clumps can also be done in the spring.

Where to Find Agoseris monticola

Agoseris monticola is native to North America and can be found in moist, disturbed areas.

Agoseris monticola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agoseris monticola?

Agoseris monticola

What is the family of Agoseris monticola?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Agoseris monticola?

North America

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References