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Croptilon divaricatum
Croptilon divaricatum (Nutt.) Raf.
Slender Scratchdaisy, Scratch Daisy, Granite Daisy
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s): Haplopappus divaricatus, Inula divaricata, Isopappus divaricatus
USDA Symbol: CRDI17
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Leaf Shape: Lanceolate , Linear
Leaf Margin: Serrate
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Aug , Sep , Oct
Bloom Notes: May bloom July to November.
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , FL , GA , KS , LA , MS , NC , OK , SC , TX , VANational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | UPL | UPL | FACU |
Bibliography
Bibref 286 - Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country (1989) Enquist, M.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Additional resources
USDA: Find Croptilon divaricatum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Croptilon divaricatum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Croptilon divaricatum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-12-23Research By: TWC Staff