Erigeron eatonii var. nevadincola
Nevada daisy, Nevada Daisy
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Herb · Native
Conservation status: CNPS 2B.3
Erigeron eatonii var. nevadincola (Nevada daisy) is a native California herb in the Asteraceae family, recognized by large flower head size diagnostic.
Nevada daisy is a rare (CNPS 2B.3) California native perennial found in the Modoc Plateau bioregion in open grasslands, rocky flats, and sagebrush or pinyon/juniper scrub at elevations of 1,400 to 2,900 meters. Flowering from May to July, this plant produces white ray flowers with yellow disk centers in clusters approximately 17 to 23 millimeters wide. Growing with erect green stems 14 to 33 centimeters tall, it forms a compact clumping habit typical of daisy-like composites. Its leaves are generally narrow and elongated, distributed along the stem with smaller basal leaves and progressively smaller cauline leaves. In mature plants, the flower heads feature delicate white ray petals surrounding a bright yellow central disk, creating a classic daisy-like appearance.
Identification and appearance
Key characters: 24 sympatric species; large flower head size diagnostic
Habitat and range
Habitat: Open grassland, rocky flats, generally in sagebrush or pinyon/juniper scrub
Elevation: 1400-2900 m
California counties: Mono, Plumas, Sierra, Nevada, Lassen
Outside California: northern Nevada
Bloom period
Erigeron eatonii var. nevadincola blooms May-Jul.
Conservation status
CNPS 2B.3
How to tell it apart
vs Bellis: Erigeron has double-layered pappus (outer scales + inner bristles); Bellis completely lacks pappus.; vs Symphyotrichum: Erigeron has double pappus (2 layers); Symphyotrichum has single layer of uniform bristles.; vs Corethrogyne: Erigeron has simple unbranched stems; Corethrogyne has branched stems.; vs Pseudognaphalium: Erigeron has flat button-like flower heads; Pseudognaphalium has woolly clustered heads without rays.; vs Artemisia: Erigeron has obvious ray petals around yellow disk; Artemisia lacks ray petals entirely.
Frequently asked questions
Is Erigeron eatonii var. nevadincola native to California?
Yes. Erigeron eatonii var. nevadincola is native to California (recorded as native).
When does Erigeron eatonii var. nevadincola bloom?
Erigeron eatonii var. nevadincola blooms May-Jul.
Where in California does Erigeron eatonii var. nevadincola grow?
Erigeron eatonii var. nevadincola occurs in Mono, Plumas, Sierra, Nevada, Lassen, at elevations of 1400-2900 m.
What plant family does Erigeron eatonii var. nevadincola belong to?
Erigeron eatonii var. nevadincola is in the Asteraceae family, genus Erigeron.
Is Erigeron eatonii var. nevadincola rare or endangered?
Erigeron eatonii var. nevadincola carries California Rare Plant Rank 2B.3, state rank S2S3.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CNPS Rare Plant Inventory · Index of California Plant Names · CalPhotos · CDFW CNDDB
Last updated 2026-10-07
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