bristleleaf pricklyleaf
Thymophylla tenuiloba Small
Thymophylla tenuiloba, commonly known as bristleleaf pricklyleaf, is a flowering annual in the Asteraceae family. It is native to south central Texas and northern Mexico, and is characterized by its trailing growth and numerous small yellow flowers. It is adapted to hot and dry conditions and is occasionally cultivated as a summer annual outside its native range.
Description
Thymophylla tenuiloba is a multi-branched, bushy annual plant that grows in a trailing manner. It is part of the Asteraceae family and is known for its small, yellow flowers. The species is native to south central Texas and northern Mexico, but it has also been reported in various other regions including Hawaii, Florida, and parts of the Caribbean. It is heat and drought tolerant, making it suitable for cultivation in arid or semi-arid climates. Common names for this species include bristleleaf pricklyleaf, Dahlberg daisy, golden fleece, and shooting star.
Other common names
Dahlberg's daisybristleleaf pricklyleafDahlburg-daisy
Distribution
CW · SE · AU · FR · TW · Hawaii · Alabama · Bahamas · Cayman Is. · Florida · Leeward Is. · Louisiana · Massachusetts · Mauritius · Mexico Northeast · Mississippi · Palestine · Queensland · South Carolina · Texas · Windward Is.
Synonyms
Dyssodia tenuiloba subsp. tenuilobaDyssodia tenuiloba var. tenuilobaThymophylla tenuiloba var. tenuiloba
