| Genus | Croptilon |
|---|---|
| Species | hookerianum |
| Authority | (Torr. & A.Gray) House |
Croptilon hookerianum, called Hooker's scratchdaisy, is a North American species of flowering plants in the tribe Astereae within the family Asteraceae. It has been found in the US states of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Arkansas.[1]
Croptilon hookerianum is an herb sometimes reaching a height of 120 cm (4 feet). Flower heads are yellow, with both ray florets and disc florets.[2]
- Varieties
- Croptilon hookerianum var. graniticum (E.B.Sm.) E.B.Sm. - Texas
- Croptilon hookerianum var. hookerianum - Texas
- Croptilon hookerianum var. validum (Rydb.) E.B.Sm. - Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas
References
- ^ Biota of North America Program 2014 county distribution map
- ^ "Croptilon rigidifolium in Flora of North America @ efloras.org". www.efloras.org. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
