western ragwort
Packera hesperia (Greene) W.A.Weber & Á.Löve
Packera hesperia is a flowering plant in the Asteraceae family, commonly known as western ragwort. It is endemic to the Siskiyou Mountains and is restricted to serpentine soils. The species is considered vulnerable due to its limited geographic range.
Description
Packera hesperia (Greene) W.A.Weber & Á.Löve is native to California and Oregon, where it is found only in the Siskiyou Mountains. It belongs to the genus Packera and is adapted to grow on serpentine soils. Conservation efforts are concerned with its vulnerability, attributed to its restricted distribution. The species was formally published in 1981.
Other common names
western ragwort
Distribution
California · Oregon
Synonyms
Senecio hesperiusSenecio auleticus
