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| Scientific Name | Perityle parryi | USDA PLANTS Symbol | PEPA12 |
| Common Name | Heartleaf Rockdaisy, Parry's Rockdaisy | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 38219 |
| Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Rock crevices, igneous or limestone soils; 2300 to 6600 ft. Plant: Upright or spreading perennial 4 to 30 inches tall; multiple branched stems. Leaves: Stalked, cordate to subreniform green leaves with three shallow lobes and dull-toothed edges. Inflorescence: Yellow composite flowerheads about 1/2-inch across with 12 to 18 rays; 60 to 100 disk florets. Bloom Period: Year-around. References: "Little Big Bend" by Roy Morey and Flora of North America. |
BONAP Distribution Map |
Texas Status: Native |
| Scientific Name | Perityle vaseyi | USDA PLANTS Symbol | PEVA |
| Common Name | Margined Rockdaisy | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 38227 |
| Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower) | Flora of North America Ref. | Click Here |
| Description | Habitat: Found only in Big Bend; dry areas, clay soils. Plant: Perennial clump up 20 inches tall; multiple branched stems with short, glandular hairs. Leaves: Stalked, palmately three-lobed and hairy, clustered at the base and most of the way along the stems, up to 2-1/2 inches long. Inflorescence: One to three yellow composite flowerheads 3/4-inch across with 12 to 18 rays, each with three shallow lobes at tips; 50 to 100 disc florets. Bloom Period: February to November. References: "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi and www.americansouthwest.net |
BONAP Distribution Map |
Texas Status: Native |
