Erigeron strigosus
(Prairie Fleabane)
Erigeron strigosus, Along CR310 southeast of Llano, Llano Co. 3118
Erigeron strigosus, Bastrop State Park, Bastrop Co. 3327
Erigeron strigosus, Bastrop State Park, Bastrop Co. 3351
Erigeron strigosus, Pace Bend Park, Travis Co. 3010
Erigeron strigosus, Emma Long Park, Austin, Travis Co. 1447
Erigeron strigosus, Along CR310 southeast of Llano, Llano Co. 3122
Erigeron strigosus, Bastrop State Park, Bastrop Co. 3352
Erigeron strigosus, Wildflower Center, Austin, Travis Co. 3784
| Scientific Name | Erigeron strigosus | USDA PLANTS Symbol | ERST3 |
| Common Name | Prairie Fleabane, Daisy Fleabane | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 35951 |
| Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Open, loamy soils. Plant: Erect short-lived perennial, somewhat hairy stems, 12 to 28 inches tall. Leaves: Basal leaves spatulate to linear, 2 to 6 inches long and often slightly notched; stem leaves are petiolate, smaller, lanceolate to linear; surfaces may be smooth or slightly hairy; edges may have a few teeth. Inflorescence: Several to many flowers in clusters, each head 1 inch across, 50-100 white ray petals (fewer than E. philadelphicus). Bloom Period: April to June. References: "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston and SEINet. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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