Daisy fleabane (Erigeron annuus, Syn. Pl. 2(2): 431 (1807))

Family: Asteraceae

Author: (L.) Pers.

Bibliography: Syn. Pl. 2(2): 431 (1807)

Year: 1807

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Erigeron

Vegetable: False

Observations: Canada to U.S.A., Nicaragua to Panama

Description

Daisy fleabane, scientifically known as Erigeron annuus, is a captivating member of the Asteraceae family. This charming plant has carved its niche across North and Central America, gracing landscapes from the vast expanses of Canada and the diverse terrains of the United States to the tropical regions stretching between Nicaragua and Panama.

Characterized by its delicate and intricate bloom, the Daisy fleabane presents a cheerful visage with its small white petals radiating around a central yellow disc. The beauty of this plant lies not only in its aesthetic appeal but also in its versatility and hardiness, thriving in a wide array of habitats.

Historically documented in 1807 within the volume Syn. Pl. 2(2): 431, by the botanist (L.) Pers., Daisy fleabane has since been cherished for its ornamental value and its occasional use in folk medicine. The plant’s proliferation across such extensive and varied geographical areas speaks to its adaptability and resilience, making it a common and beloved sight in both wild and cultivated settings.

Erigeron annuus plays a valuable role within its ecosystem. It attracts a plethora of pollinators, including bees and butterflies, thereby supporting the intricate web of biodiversity. Gardeners and nature enthusiasts alike appreciate this plant for its contribution to ecological health and its gentle presence in gardens and natural areas.

In summary, Daisy fleabane is a testament to botanical beauty and biological endurance. Its widespread presence from Canada to Panama is a clear indicator of its ecological significance and the joy it brings to countless plant admirers across its range.

Common Names

Eng: annual fleabane, daisy fleabane, eastern daisy fleabane, sweet-scabious, tall fleabane, whitetop, strigose fleabane, sweet scabious, white-top, whitetop fleabane
Deu: einjähriger feinstrahl, einjähriges berufkraut, feinstrahl
Swe: sommarbinka, sädekallioinen
Fin: sädekallioinen
Nob: trådstjerne
Nno: trådstjerne
Fra: vergerette annuelle, sténactis à feuilles larges, érigéron annuel
Nld: zomerfijnstraal
Cym: amrhydlwyd tal
En: Daisy fleabane, Tall fleabane, Annual fleabane, Eastern daisy fleabane, Sweet-scabious, Whitetop, Strigose Fleabane, Sweet scabious, White-top, Whitetop fleabane
Ar: أريغارون حولي
Az: Birillik xırdaləçək
Be: Танкалучнік аднагадовы
Bg: Бяла злолетница
Zh: 一年蓬, 白頂飛蓬
Hr: Jednogodišnja krasolika
Cs: Turan roční pravý
Da: Smalstråle
Nl: Zomerfijnstraal
Et: Üheaastane õnnehein
Fi: Sädekallioinen
Fr: Vergerette annuelle, Sténactis à feuilles larges, Érigéron annuel
De: Einjähriger Feinstrahl, Feinstrahl-Berufkraut, Einjähriges Berufkraut, Feinstrahl
Hu: Egynyári seprence
It: Céspica annua, Cespica annua
Ko: 개망초
Lt: Vienmetė šiušelė
Nb: Trådstjerne
Nn: Trådstjerne
Pl: Przymiotno białe
Ru: Мелколепестник однолетний
Sr: Красолика
Sk: Hviezdnik ročný
Sv: Sommarbinka, Sädekallioinen
Zh-tw: 白頂飛蓬
Zh-hant: 一年蓬
Tr: Hemşin şifaotu
Cy: Amrhydlwyd tal

Synonyms

• Phalacroloma acutifolium (Cass.)
• Phalacroloma annuum ((L.) Dumort. ex F.Mull.)
• Erigeron annuus var. typicus (Cronquist)
• Aster annuus (L.)

Distribution

• Alabama (native)
• Arkansas (native)
• British Columbia (native)
• California (native)
• Connecticut (native)
• Costa Rica (native)
• Delaware (native)
• District of Columbia (native)
• Florida (native)
• Georgia (native)
• Idaho (native)
• Illinois (native)
• Indiana (native)
• Iowa (native)
• Kansas (native)
• Kentucky (native)
• Louisiana (native)
• Maine (native)
• Manitoba (native)
• Maryland (native)
• Masachusettes (native)
• Michigan (native)
• Minnesota (native)
• Mississippi (native)
• Missouri (native)
• Nebraska (native)
• New Brunswick (native)
• New Hampshire (native)
• New Jersey (native)
• New York (native)
• Nicaragua (native)
• North Carolina (native)
• Nova Scotia (native)
• Ohio (native)
• Oklahoma (native)
• Ontario (native)
• Oregon (native)
• Panamá (native)
• Pennsylvania (native)
• Prince Edward I. (native)
• Québec (native)
• Rhode I. (native)
• Saskatchewan (native)
• South Carolina (native)
• South Dakota (native)
• Tennessee (native)
• Texas (native)
• Utah (native)
• Vermont (native)
• Virginia (native)
• Washington (native)
• West Virginia (native)
• Wisconsin (native)
• Albania (introduced)
• Assam (introduced)
• Austria (introduced)
• Baltic States (introduced)
• Belarus (introduced)
• Belgium (introduced)
• Bulgaria (introduced)
• Caroline Is. (introduced)
• Corse (introduced)
• Czechoslovakia (introduced)
• Denmark (introduced)
• East Himalaya (introduced)
• Finland (introduced)
• France (introduced)
• Germany (introduced)
• Great Britain (introduced)
• Greece (introduced)
• Hungary (introduced)
• India (introduced)
• Ireland (introduced)
• Italy (introduced)
• Japan (introduced)
• Korea (introduced)
• Krym (introduced)
• Kuril Is. (introduced)
• Marianas (introduced)
• Netherlands (introduced)
• Newfoundland (introduced)
• North Caucasus (introduced)
• Norway (introduced)
• Poland (introduced)
• Primorye (introduced)
• Romania (introduced)
• Réunion (introduced)
• Sakhalin (introduced)
• Sicilia (introduced)
• Spain (introduced)
• Sweden (introduced)
• Switzerland (introduced)
• Taiwan (introduced)
• Transcaucasus (introduced)
• Turkey (introduced)
• Ukraine (introduced)
• Vietnam (introduced)
• West Himalaya (introduced)
• Yugoslavia (introduced)

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Flower

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Habit

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Leaf

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Bark

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Other

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Fruit

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Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• WFO (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3117449)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:203539-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Erigeron annuus (L.) Pers.)

Specifications

Growth form: Single Crown

Growth habit: Forb/herb

Growth rate: Moderate

Growth

Ph maximum: 7.5

Ph minimum: 7.0

Light: 8

Atmospheric humidity: 7

Soil nutriments: 7