Thelesperma simplicifolium
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Thelesperma
Species:
T. simplicifolium
Binomial name
Thelesperma simplicifolium
(A.Gray) A.Gray
Synonyms
  • Cosmidium simplicifolium A.Gray

Thelesperma simplicifolium, commonly known as the slender greenthread,[1] is a species of greenthread found from Texas and Mexico.[2] It is typically found in openings in oak or juniper woodlands or on desert scrub.[3]

Description

Thelesperma simplicifolium is a perennial herb. It typically grows 30 to 70 cm (12 to 28 in) tall. The cauline leaves are "scattered over proximal 3/4+ of plant heights".[3] There are usually 8 ray florets per flower head. The ray laminae are yellow.[1][3]

Varieties

As of July 2023, Plants of the World Online accepts 2 varieties of Thelesperma simplicifolium:[2]

  • Thelesperma simplicifolium var. macrocarpum Melchert. (Nuevo León)
  • Thelesperma simplicifolium var. simplicifolium (Texas, northeast and southwest Mexico)

References

  1. 1 2 "Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - The University of Texas at Austin". www.wildflower.org. Retrieved 2023-07-10.
  2. 1 2 "Thelesperma simplicifolium (A.Gray) A.Gray | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2023-07-10.
  3. 1 2 3 "Thelesperma simplicifolium - FNA". floranorthamerica.org. Retrieved 2023-07-10.


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