Chrysactinia mexicana
(Damianita)
Chrysactinia mexicana, Lost Mine Trail, Big Bend National Park 1195
Chrysactinia mexicana, Agua Fria Rd., Brewster Co. 1397
Chrysactinia mexicana, Pinnacles Trail, Big Bend National Park 1721
Chrysactinia mexicana, Agua Fria Rd., Brewster Co. 1382
Chrysactinia mexicana, Agua Fria Rd., Brewster Co. 1389
Chrysactinia mexicana, Lost Mine Trail, Big Bend National Park 1203
| Scientific Name | Chrysactinia mexicana | USDA PLANTS Symbol | CHME3 |
| Common Name | Damianita | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 37041 |
| Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Caliche and limestone outcrops. Plant: Short, leafy, spreading shrubby perennial 8 to 16 inches tall. Leaves: Many, very crowded, dark green, alternate , linear stem leaves 1/4 to 3/8 inch long; aromatic when crushed. Inflorescence: Composite yellow flowers about 3/4 inch across or less on peduncles 1 to 2 inches long; each blossom with ~12 three-toothed ray petals and 20 to 25 5-toothed disk flowers. Bloom Period: April to September. References: "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist and "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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