Erigeron calvus explained

Erigeron calvus is a very rare species of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae known by the common names bald daisy or bald fleabane. It has been found only once, in a collection made in 1891 at the western foot of the Inyo Mountains near the community of Swansea in Inyo County.^{[1] [2]}

The species is listed as "seriously endangered" and may quite possibly be extinct.^[3]

Erigeron calvus is a small biennial or perennial herb about 12 cm (5 inches) tall, producing a taproot. One plant can produce several flower heads, sometimes one per branch, sometimes in groups of 2 or 3. Each head has 50-100 small ray florets that are small and resemble disc florets, plus numerous genuine disc florets.^{[4] [1]}

External links

• Calphotos Photo gallery, University of California

Notes and References

1. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/3783277#page/99/mode/1up Coville, Frederick Vernon 1892. Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington 7(2): 69–70
2. http://www.calflora.org/cgi-bin/species_query.cgi?where-calrecnum=3117 Calflora taxon report, University of California, Erigeron calvus Cov., bald daisy, bald fleabane
3. http://www.rareplants.cnps.org/detail/1654.html California Native Plant Society, Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants, Erigeron calvus Cov.
4. http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=250066566 Flora of North America, Erigeron calvus Coville, Bald daisy