Difference between revisions of "Erigeron speciosus"

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==Uses==
 
==Uses==
 
==Propagation==
 
==Propagation==
==Photo Gallery==
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==Seed==
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Seed sample from 2011
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Average Measurement: 1.9 x 0.7 x 0.3
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Measurement Range: L: 1.6 – 2.25, W: 0.4 – 0.8, D: .2 – 0.4
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Latitudinal Cross Section: elliptical
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Longitudinal Cross Section: elliptical 
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Shape: Seed narrowed at dimpled hilum, broadening at pappus end.
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Additional Structure: Seeds have pappus of white hairs 2 -3 times the length of the seed body, arranged in a circular pattern around apex opposite hilum.
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Color: Seeds brown, hilum and pappus white.
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Surface: Hilum smooth, seed body lightly hairy, pappus finely barbed.
 
==References==
 
==References==
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==Photo Gallery==

Revision as of 11:23, 21 May 2012

Common name:

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Abbreviation Code (Codon): ERSP


Taxonomy

Description

Bloom Period

Distribution

Habitat

Uses

Propagation

Seed

Seed sample from 2011 Average Measurement: 1.9 x 0.7 x 0.3 Measurement Range: L: 1.6 – 2.25, W: 0.4 – 0.8, D: .2 – 0.4 Latitudinal Cross Section: elliptical Longitudinal Cross Section: elliptical Shape: Seed narrowed at dimpled hilum, broadening at pappus end. Additional Structure: Seeds have pappus of white hairs 2 -3 times the length of the seed body, arranged in a circular pattern around apex opposite hilum. Color: Seeds brown, hilum and pappus white. Surface: Hilum smooth, seed body lightly hairy, pappus finely barbed.

References

Photo Gallery