Krigia biflora
Scientific Name: | Krigia biflora |
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Family: | Asteraceae |
Common Name: | False Dandelion, Two-flowered Cynthia |
Authority: | (Walt.) Blake. |
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C Value: | 5 |
Wetness: | FACU |
# of Species in Genus in Illinois: | 3 |
Duration: | Perennial |
Reproduction: | Monoecious |
Flower Type: | Perfect |
Flower Shape: | Actinomorphic (radially symmetrical) |
Flower # of Parts: | 6+ |
Flower Color: | Yellow |
Growth Habit: | Forb |
Leaf Arrangement: | Alternate |
Leaf Type: | Simple |
Leaf Shape: | Oval (widest at middle) |
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Leaf Margin: | Entire |
Leaf Toothing: | |
Stem Surface: | Glabrous (smooth) |
Trunk/Bark: | N/A |
Armature: | None |
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Habitat: | Prairie, Forest |
Distribution: | BONAP Distribution Map |
Status (State): | Not Listed |
Status (Federal): | Not Listed |
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Gee Whiz: | This is North American dandelion, whereas the common lawn dandelion is European dandelion. |
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More Info: | Illinois Wildflowers Search |