Flolape

flame ragwort

Packera greenei (A.Gray) W.A.Weber & Á.Löve
flame ragwort
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Packera greenei, known as flame ragwort, is a flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is endemic to northern California, specifically found in the North Coast Ranges and southern Klamath Mountains. This species thrives in dry mountain scrub habitats, often growing on serpentine soils.

Description

Packera greenei (A.Gray) W.A.Weber & Á.Löve is a member of the genus Packera within the Asteraceae family. Native to northern California, it is restricted to the North Coast Ranges and southern Klamath Mountains. The plant is typically found in dry mountain scrub environments, with a preference for serpentine soils. It was formally described in 1981.

Other common names

flame ragwort

Distribution

California

Synonyms

Senecio greenei

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