Chaetopappa bellidifolia
(Whiteray Leastdaisy)
Chaetopappa bellidifolia, Goodwater Trail, Lake Georgetown, Williamson Co. 0916
Chaetopappa bellidifolia, Jacob’s Well Natural Area, Hays Co. 3243
Chaetopappa bellidifolia, Mayfield Park, Austin, Travis Co. 2535
Chaetopappa bellidifolia, Jacob’s Well Natural Area, Hays Co. 3238
Chaetopappa bellidifolia, Jacob’s Well Natural Area, Hays Co. 3231
Chaetopappa bellidifolia, Goodwater Trail, Lake Georgetown, Williamson Co. 0893
Chaetopappa bellidifolia, Goodwater Trail, Lake Georgetown, Williamson Co. 0920
Chaetopappa bellidifolia, Mayfield Park, Austin, Travis Co. 2484
| Scientific Name | Chaetopappa bellidifolia | USDA PLANTS Symbol | CHBE2 |
| Common Name | Whiteray Least-daisy | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 37009 |
| Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Dry calcareous soils, open areas. Plant: Low-growing annual, less than 12 inches tall with single to a few hairy, weak, branched stems. Leaves: Hairy, oblanceolate to oblong-spatulate basal leaves 1/4 to 1-3/8 inches long, withering early; stem leaves similar shape but smaller. Inflorescence: Small composite daisy flowers, 1/2-inch or less across, with 6 to 15 lavender to pale blue, sometimes white petals; 8 to 22 yellow disk florets; conical involucre. Bloom Period: April to July. References: SEINet, "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist and "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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