Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts ix. (1874) 209; xix. (1883) 2
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000113995
Common Names
- Microseris lindleyi
- Lindley's Microseris
- Lindley's Flat-Top
Description
Microseris lindleyi (also called Microseris, Lindley's Microseris, and many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to California and Baja California. It grows in grasslands, chaparral, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Microseris lindleyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects, such as bees and butterflies, to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Microseris lindleyi has yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Microseris lindleyi is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divided plants should be planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Microseris lindleyi
Microseris lindleyi is native to the western United States and can be found in the states of California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.
Microseris lindleyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microseris lindleyi?
Microseris lindleyi
What is the common name of Microseris lindleyi?
Lindley's Microseris
What is the habitat of Microseris lindleyi?
It is found in dry, open woods, prairies, and roadsides.
Species in the Microseris genus
Microseris pygmaea,
Microseris cuspidata,
Microseris decipiens,
Microseris lanceolata,
Microseris troximoides,
Microseris douglasii,
Microseris howellii,
Microseris scapigera,
Microseris borealis,
Microseris elegans,
Microseris sylvatica,
Microseris alpestris,
Microseris nutans,
Microseris paludosa,
Microseris acuminata,
Microseris bigelowii,
Microseris campestris,
Microseris lindleyi,
Microseris heterocarpa,
Microseris laciniata,
Microseris pygmaea,
Microseris bigelovii,
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,