Engelmannia peristenia
(Engelmann’s Daisy)
Engelmannia peristenia, Hackberry Campground, Palo Duro Canyon State Park 0538
Engelmannia peristenia, Bald Eagle Camping Area, San Angelo State Park 1064
Engelmannia peristenia, Caprock Canyons State Park, Briscoe Co. 9618
Engelmannia peristenia, McKinney Falls State Park, Travis Co. 2437
Engelmannia peristenia, McKinney Falls State Park, Travis Co. 2371
Engelmannia peristenia, Hackberry Campground, Palo Duro Canyon State Park 0541
Engelmannia peristenia, Walnut Creek Park, Austin, Travis Co. 0343
Engelmannia peristenia, Caprock Canyons State Park, Briscoe Co. 9631
| Scientific Name | Engelmannia peristenia (Engelmannia pinnatifida) | USDA PLANTS Symbol | ENPE4 |
| Common Name | Engelmann's Daisy | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 565159 |
| Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Calcareous soils and granitic gravelly soils in open areas along roadsides, in pastures, shrublands, and hillsides. Plant: Erect, bushy perennial 30 to 40 inches tall with rough coarse-hairy foliage; one to several stout stems branched in upper portions. Leaves: Hairy, deeply pinnately-lobed, 8 to 12 inches long; basal leaves on petioles; stem leaves fewer, smaller and sessile. Inflorescence: Terminal cluser of a few to several bright yellow daisy flower heads 1 to 2 inches across; 8 rays with 3 minute teeth on tips; yellow disk florets; involucre with three rows of hairy phyllaries. Bloom Period: March to July. References: E. pinnatifida in "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston, "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi and "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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