Erigeron barbellulatus, commonly known as shining fleabane, is a species of fleabane in the family Asteraceae.[1]

Distribution

The small plant is endemic to northeastern California, in the Sierra Nevada, from Lassen County south to Tulare County.[2] It is found on gravelly and rocky slopes, at elevations of 2,100–3,300 metres (6,900–10,800 ft), from sagebrush/pine to Sierra Nevada subalpine zone forest habitats.[1]

Description

Erigeron barbellulatus is a small perennial herb up to 15 cm (6 inches) tall.[1]

One plant usually produces only one flower head, with 15–35 white, lavender, or blue ray florets surrounding numerous small disc florets.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ a b c Jepson: Erigeron barbellulatus
  2. ^ Calflora taxon report, University of California, Erigeron barbellulatus − E. Greene
  3. ^ Flora of North America, Erigeron barbellulatus Greene, Shining fleabane
  4. ^ Greene, Edward Lee 1895. Erythea 3(4): 65

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