Agoseris retrorsa
In this article we are going to explore Agoseris retrorsa from different perspectives, analyzing its impact on today's society and its relevance in various areas. Agoseris retrorsa has been an object of study and interest throughout history, which leads us to reflect on its influence on the modern world. Through a deep and detailed analysis, we will try to shed light on the different aspects that surround it, from its history to its possible evolution in the future. The goal is to provide a complete and enriching overview that allows us to better understand the role Agoseris retrorsa plays in our daily lives.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Agoseris |
| Species: | A. retrorsa
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Agoseris retrorsa is a North American species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae known by the common name spearleaf agoseris or spearleaf mountain dandelion.
It is native to western North America from Washington to Utah to Baja California, where it grows in many types of habitat, including chaparral, scrub, and coniferous forest.
Description
Agoseris retrorsa is a perennial herb forming a base of leaves about a number of erect, thick, wool-coated inflorescences up to half a meter in height. The narrow leaves are linear to lance-shaped, and spearlike with curving toothlike lobes along the edges.
The inflorescence bears a single flower head which is several centimeters wide when fully open. It is lined with woolly, pointed phyllaries which are green, often with reddish purple longitudinal streaks or stripes. The flower head contains many golden yellow ray florets, the outer ones usually darker in color.
The fruit is an achene with a plumelike pappus of white bristles.
References
- ^ The Plant List Agoseris retrorsa (Benth.) Greene
- ^ a b c d Flora of North America, Agoseris retrorsa
- ^ Biota of North America Program 2014 county distribution map
- ^ Calflora taxon report, University of California, Agoseris retrorsa (Benth.) E. Greene Spearleaf mountain dandelion, spear leaved agoseris, spearleaf agoseris
External links
- Jepson Manual Treatment: Agoseris retrorsa
- United States Department of Agriculture Plants Profile: Agoseris retrorsa
- Agoseris retrorsa — Calphotos Photo gallery, University of California
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