Erigeron porsildii
| Erigeron porsildii | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Tribe: | Astereae |
| Genus: | Erigeron |
| Species: | E. porsildii |
| Binomial name | |
| Erigeron porsildii G.L.Nesom & D.F.Murray | |
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Erigeron porsildii is an Arctic species of flowering plant in the daisy family known by the common name Porsild’s Arctic fleabane.[2] It has been found in Alaska, Yukon, and the Northwest Territories.[2]
Erigeron porsildii is a perennial herb up to 25 centimeters (10 inches) tall, spreading by means of underground rhizomes. Leaves and stems are covered with many hairs The plant generally produces only 1 flower head per stem. Each head has 65–110 blue, lavender, or white ray florets surrounding numerous yellow disc florets. The species grows on cliffs, talus, gravel, and dry tundra.[2][3]
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