Croptilon divaricatum
(Slender Scratch-daisy)
Croptilon divaricatum, Pace Bend Park, Travis County 1286
Croptilon divaricatum, Inks Lake State Park, Burnet Co. 0460
Croptilon divaricatum, Inks Lake State Park, Burnet Co. 0474
Croptilon divaricatum, Inks Lake State Park, Burnet Co. 0484
Croptilon divaricatum, Lake Somerville State Park, Lee Co. 3021
Croptilon divaricatum, Inks Lake State Park, Burnet Co. 0467
Croptilon divaricatum, Inks Lake State Park, Burnet Co. 0466
| Scientific Name | Croptilon divaricatum | USDA PLANTS Symbol | CRDI17 |
| Common Name | Slender Scratch-daisy, Goldenweed | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 501796 |
| Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Sandy soils in woods, usually in openings, along roadsides, banks, and fencerows. Plant: Erect branched annual, 6 to 12 inches tall. Leaves: Mostly basal leaves are linear and alternate, 1 to 1-1/2 inches long; margins usually toothed and with glandular hairs, rarely smooth. Inflorescence: Composite flower heads 3/8 to 5/8 inch across, with 5 to 11 yellow rays and 14 to 22 yellow disk florets in the center. Bloom Period: June to December. References: "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist and SEINet. |
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Texas Status: Native |
Banner photo of Castilleja indivisa and Lupinus ssp. taken along FM 1323 north of Johnson City, Blanco County
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