Emory'S Rockdaisy
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Emory'S Rockdaisy
perityle emoryi
Emory's Rockdaisy is a cheerful, flowering plant that loves to bloom in sunny places! Its bright yellow flowers can bring a smile to anyone who sees them.
Habitat: It lives in sunny, rocky areas, often found in deserts or dry grasslands.
Appearance
The Emory'S Rockdaisy is a low-growing plant featuring numerous small, bright yellow, daisy-like flower heads that stand out against its often grey-green, toothed leaves. Its compact, bushy form typically carpets rocky desert landscapes.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusLaphamia
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
Snaps
1
Interesting facts
Even though it's a daisy, it loves growing in harsh, rocky desert environments.
Its bright yellow blooms are like sunshine scattered across the desert floor!
The scientific name 'Perityle emoryi' honors a famous American boundary surveyor!
This plant is part of the sunflower family, even with its tiny flowers!
Special abilities
Ability
Water Saver
Emory'S Rockdaisy has small, often glandular leaves that help reduce water loss, allowing it to survive in very dry desert habitats.
Ability
Rock Climber
Emory'S Rockdaisy can grow directly from cracks in rocks, using its strong roots to find nutrients where other plants can't.
Ability
Quick Sprouter
Emory'S Rockdaisy can sprout quickly after desert rains, rapidly growing and blooming to take advantage of short-lived moisture.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-60 cm
- Spread
- 15-40 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Winter-Spring
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Collects nectar and pollen from flowers
pollinates
Vosnesensky Bumble Bee
Bombus vosnesenskii
Visits flowers for nectar and pollen
pollinates
Painted Lady Butterfly
Vanessa cardui
Feeds on flower nectar during migration
Traits
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Desert DaisyEmory's DaisyRock DaisyYellow Rockdaisy
Collections
Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
No special safety notes yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to identify Emory'S Rockdaisy?
The easiest way to identify Emory'S Rockdaisy is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
How tall is Emory'S Rockdaisy?
10-60 cm
How wide does Emory'S Rockdaisy spread?
15-40 cm
How big are the flowers on Emory'S Rockdaisy?
0.5-1.5 cm
When does Emory'S Rockdaisy bloom?
Winter-Spring
Is Emory'S Rockdaisy edible?
No
Is Emory'S Rockdaisy toxic?
None
What is Emory'S Rockdaisy's lifecycle?
Perennial
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Dec 19, 2023
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Photo attribution
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Where to spot
Park15 sightings12 species
California, US
Calico Early Man Site
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Park57 sightings6 species
Arizona, US
Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park
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