Calyptocarpus vialis
(Straggler Daisy)
Calyptocarpus vialis, Mayfield Park, Austin, Travis Co. 2470
Calyptocarpus vialis, Walnut Creek Park, Austin, Travis Co. 0233
Calyptocarpus vialis, Walnut Creek Park, Austin, Travis Co. 0236
| Scientific Name | Calyptocarpus vialis | USDA PLANTS Symbol | CAVI2 |
| Common Name | Straggler Daisy | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 501164 |
| Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Clays, sands, calcareous soils in waste areas, along trails and roadsides, somewhat shaded areas; often found as a weed in lawns and gardens. Plant: Low-growing plant 2 to 4 inches high, sprawling stems to 18 inches long. Leaves: Opposite, deltoid leaves 3/8 to 1-1/4 inch long on petioles about a third as long as leaves; edges somewhat toothed. Inflorescence: Small (~1/4 inch across), single yellow daisy-like flowers growing on peduncles less than 1/5-inch long at leaf axils; up to 9 rays have 3 lobes at tips; up to 20 disk florets. Blooming Period: April to November. References: "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist, "Wildflowers of Texas" by Michael Eason and "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston. |
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Texas Status: Introduced |
Banner photo of Castilleja indivisa and Lupinus ssp. taken along FM 1323 north of Johnson City, Blanco County
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