# Stemless Four-nerved Daisy (*Tetraneuris acaulis*) The Stemless Four-nerved Daisy is a cheerful yellow flower that grows close to the ground. It has four distinct veins on its petals, making it easy to spot in meadows and grasslands. - **Category:** [Plants](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/plant) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Habitat:** Grasslands ![Stemless Four-nerved Daisy](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Hymenoxys_acaulis_head_2003-03-11.jpg&width=800) Photo: No machine-readable author provided. Curtis Clark assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 2.5 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hymenoxys_acaulis_head_2003-03-11.jpg) ## Appearance The Stemless Four-nerved Daisy has bright yellow, daisy-like flowers with distinctive four veins on each ray petal. Its short stature and apparent lack of a stem make the vibrant blooms appear to emerge directly from the ground in dense clumps. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Plantae - **Phylum:** Tracheophyta - **Class:** Magnoliopsida - **Order:** Asterales - **Family:** Asteraceae - **Genus:** Tetraneuris ## Interesting facts - It's technically not a true daisy, but part of the clever sunflower family! - Its 'stemless' name means flowers appear almost directly from the roots! - The seeds are a tiny but important food source for small birds and insects! - This tough plant can often survive in very dry, rocky soils for many years! ## Special abilities - **Root Resilience:** Stemless Four-nerved Daisy has a deep taproot that helps it survive and thrive in dry, rocky soils by reaching deep water sources. - **Ground Hugger:** Stemless Four-nerved Daisy grows low to the ground to protect itself from strong winds and intense sun in open, exposed habitats. ## Measurements & details - **Height:** 5-30 cm - **Spread:** 10-25 cm - **Flower Size:** 2-4 cm - **Bloom Season:** Spring to fall - **Edible:** No - **Toxicity:** None - **Lifecycle:** Perennial - **Pollination Method:** Insect ## Ecological connections - **Pollinates:** Honey Bee (*Apis mellifera*) — Provides nectar and pollen - **Pollinates:** Pennsylvania Bumble Bee (*Bombus pensylvanicus*) — Important native pollinator - **Eaten by:** Black-tailed Prairie Dog (*Cynomys ludovicianus*) — Leaves are part of their diet ## Traits - [Flowering](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/flowering): Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle. - [Spring Blooming](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/spring-blooming): Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth. - [Summer Blooming](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/summer-blooming): Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished. - [Fragrant Flower](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/fragrant-flower): Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense. - [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors. - [Grassland](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/grassland): Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals. - [Pollinator Magnet](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/pollinator-magnet): Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms. ## Collections - [Plants](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/plants) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Always look but don't pick flowers, so they can keep growing for everyone to enjoy. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Stemless Four-nerved Daisy? Start with the whole plant, then compare leaf arrangement, leaf edges, stems and any flowers or fruit. Opposite leaves grow in pairs; alternate leaves come one at a time along the stem. These details tell you far more together than a single green leaf does. Plant Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How tall is Stemless Four-nerved Daisy? 5-30 cm ### How wide does Stemless Four-nerved Daisy spread? 10-25 cm ### How big are the flowers on Stemless Four-nerved Daisy? 2-4 cm ### When does Stemless Four-nerved Daisy bloom? Spring to fall ### Is Stemless Four-nerved Daisy edible? No ### Is Stemless Four-nerved Daisy toxic? None ### What is Stemless Four-nerved Daisy's lifecycle? Perennial ## Where to spot - [Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/bighorn-canyon-national-recreation-area) — Montana, US · National Park - [Dinosaur Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/dinosaur-park) — South Dakota, US · Botanical Garden - [Jewel Cave National Monument](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/jewel-cave-national-monument) — South Dakota, US · National Park [View all places to see Stemless Four-nerved Daisy](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/stemless-four-nerved-daisy) ## More Plants - [white snakeroot](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-snakeroot) (*Ageratina altissima*) - [tree-of-heaven](https://www.snappit.app/explore/tree-of-heaven) (*Ailanthus altissima*) - [western sword fern](https://www.snappit.app/explore/western-sword-fern) (*Polystichum munitum*) - [common milkweed](https://www.snappit.app/explore/common-milkweed) (*Asclepias syriaca*) --- Source: [Stemless Four-nerved Daisy: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/stemless-four-nerved-daisy)