Seaside Daisy
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(Erigeron glaucus)
Seaside Daisy near Baker Beach.
Will Elder, NPS
Origin of Genus Name: Erigeron is Greek for "an old man in the spring," referring to its early flowering and fluffy white seed heads. Presidio Locations: Found on coastal bluffs, sand flats and rock hills. Range In State: Northern and central California coast. The Presidio is the type locality for this species. Description: This native perennial species of the Sunflower Family has large violet to pale lavender daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and spatula shaped leaves that clump together at the base of the plant in a rosette. Blooms April to August. |
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