Erigeron eatonii var. nevadincola

Nevada daisy, Nevada Daisy

Family: Asteraceae · Type: perennial · Native

Conservation status: CNPS 2B.3

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.

Habitat: Open grassland, rocky flats, generally in sagebrush or pinyon/juniper scrub

Bloom period: May-Jul

Elevation: 1400-2900 m

Bioregions: MP

California counties: Mono, Plumas, Sierra, Nevada, Lassen

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