Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
artemisiifolia
ID:
130029

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts x. (1875) 74.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129358

Common Names

  • Chaenactis Artemisiifolia
  • Artemisiifolia Chaenactis
  • Chaenactis

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Synonyms

  • Acicarphaea artemisiifolia Walp. [unknown]
  • Acarphaea artemesiifolia Harv. & Gray [unknown]
  • Acarphaea artemisiifolia Harv. & A.Gray ex A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Chaenactis artemisiifolia (also called White Pincushion, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It grows in dry and sunny areas, such as grasslands, scrublands, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Chaenactis artemisiifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used for erosion control and as a food source for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chaenactis artemisiifolia has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, brown and oval in shape. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaenactis artemisiifolia is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Chaenactis artemisiifolia

Chaenactis artemisiifolia is native to North America and can be found in the United States and Canada. It is commonly found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Chaenactis artemisiifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaenactis artemisiifolia?

Chaenactis artemisiifolia

What is the common name of Chaenactis artemisiifolia?

Artemisia-leaved Chaenactis

What is the natural habitat of Chaenactis artemisiifolia?

It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands in 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-90292: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.