Erigeron denalii is a North American species of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae known by the common name Denali fleabane. It is found in Alaska, Yukon, British Columbia, and Northwest Territories.[2]

Erigeron denalii is a very short perennial herb rarely more than 5 cm (2 inches) tall. Each stem generally has only one flower head, with 30–55 white or lavender ray florets surrounding numerous yellow disc florets.[3]

The species is named for Denali, the tallest mountain in North America.[4]

References

  1. ^ The Plant List, Erigeron denalii A.Nelson
  2. ^ Biota of North America Program 2014 state-level distribution map
  3. ^ Flora of North America, Erigeron denalii A. Nelson, Denali fleabane
  4. ^ Nelson, Aven 1945. American Journal of Botany 32(5): 289


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erigeron_denalii
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