Bigelow's sneezeweed
Helenium bigelovii A.Gray
Helenium bigelovii, known as Bigelow's sneezeweed, is a perennial plant in the Asteraceae family native to North America. It is found in California and Oregon, growing in moist habitats like meadows, marshes, and streamsides at elevations between 3000 and 10,000 feet. The species is distributed in regions such as the Cascades, Coast Ranges, Klamath Mountains, and Sierra Nevada. Cultivars are used in horticulture for ornamental purposes.
Description
Helenium bigelovii is a member of the sunflower family, Asteraceae, and is native to the western United States. It is a perennial herb that thrives in moist environments, including meadows, marshes, and along streams. The plant is found in the foothills and mountainous regions of California and Oregon, typically at elevations ranging from 3000 to 10,000 feet. It occurs in several geographic regions, including the Cascades, Coast Ranges, Klamath Mountains, and Sierra Nevada. The species was first described by A. Gray in 1857. Selected cultivars of Helenium bigelovii are cultivated for their ornamental value in gardens.
Other common names
Bigelow's sneezeweed
Distribution
NO · California · Oregon
Synonyms
Heleniastrum occidentaleHelenium bigelovii var. bigeloviiHeleniastrum bigelowiiHelenium rivulare
