Erigeron yukonensis

Erigeron yukonensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Erigeron
Species:
E. yukonensis
Binomial name
Erigeron yukonensis

Erigeron yukonensis is a rare Arctic species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae known by the common name Yukon fleabane.[1] It is native to the northwestern corner of North America: Alaska, Yukon, Northwest Territories.[2]

Erigeron yukonensis grows in rocky slopes and meadows, usually above the tree line. It is a branching perennial herb up to 40 centimeters (16 inches) tall, producing a taproot and a woody underground caudex. It generally produces 1-4 flower heads per stem. Each head contains 42–82 pink, purple, or white ray florets surrounding numerous yellow disc florets.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Flora of North America, Erigeron yukonensis Rydberg, 1901. Yukon fleabane
  2. ^ Biota of North America 2014 state-level distribution map


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