Monoptilon Explained

Monoptilon (desertstar) is a small genus of annual plants in the tribe Astereae within the family Asteraceae.^{[1] [2]}

They are native to North America.^{[3] [4]}

Species^{[5] [3]}

• Monoptilon bellidiforme Torr. & A.Gray ex A.Gray (daisy desertstar) - CA NV AZ UT
• Monoptilon bellioides (A.Gray) H.M. Hall (Mojave desertstar) - - CA NV AZ Baja California, Sonora

Notes and References

1. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/32267346#page/110/mode/1up Torrey, John & Gray, Asa. 1845. Boston Journal of Natural History 5(1): 106–107
2. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/32267346#page/110/mode/1up Torrey, John & Gray, Asa. 1845. Boston Journal of Natural History 5(1): plate XIII (13), figures 1–6
3. Web site: Monoptilon Torrey & A. Gray. Flora of North America. efloras.org. 10 March 2013.
4. Web site: Monoptilon Torr. & A. Gray . Plants Database. United States Department of Agriculture. 10 March 2013.
5. http://bonap.net/NAPA/TaxonMaps/Genus/County/Monoptilon Biota of North America Program 2013 county distribution maps