Aphanostephus riddellii explained

Aphanostephus riddellii is a North American species of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, with the common name Riddell's lazydaisy. It is native to the southwestern and south-central United States (states of New Mexico and Texas), as well as to the state of Coahuila in northern Mexico.^[1]

Aphanostephus riddellii is perennial herb up to 50 cm (20 inches) tall. It grows in open, sunny locations, often amongst scrub oaks.^{[2] [3] [4]} The plant is named for American botanist John Leonard Riddell, 1807 – 1865.^[4]

External links

• Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, University of Texas

Notes and References

1. http://bonap.net/MapGallery/County/Aphanostephus%20riddellii.png Biota of North America Program 2014 county distribution map
2. http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=250066096 Flora of North America Vol. 20 Page 352 Plains lazydaisy, Aphanostephus riddellii Torr. & A.Gray
3. Turner, B. L. 1984. Taxonomy of the genus Aphanostephus (Asteraceae–Astereae). Phytologia 56: 81–101.
4. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/10009467#page/189/mode/1up Torrey, John & Asa Gray. 1842. Flora of North America 2(2): 189