Erigeron anchana explained

Erigeron anchana, the Sierra Ancha fleabane, is a rare Arizona species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It has been found only on cliff faces and in rocky areas in central Arizona.[1] The name "anchana" refers to a mountain range called Sierra Ancha in Gila County, Arizona.[2]

Erigeron anchana is a short perennial rarely more than 22 cm (9 inches) tall. The inflorescence generally consists of 1 - 3 flower heads, each head with a ring of 14–36 white ray florets surrounding a disc of yellow disc florets.[3]

Notes and References

  1. http://bonap.net/MapGallery/County/Erigeron%20anchana.png Biota of North America Program 2014 county distribution map
  2. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/12982151#page/101/mode/1up Nesom, Guy L. 1990. Phytologia 69(3): 227-235
  3. http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=250066549 Flora of North America, Erigeron anchana G. L. Nesom, Sierra Ancha fleabane