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| Scientific Name | Melampodium leucanthum | USDA PLANTS Symbol |
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| Common Name | Blackfoot Daisy, Plains Blackfoot | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. |
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| Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Widespread in Central and West Texas, gravelly, sandy soils; low bushy perennial, 4-20 inches tall; narrow, rough/hairy leaves 1-2 inches long; flower head 1-1/2 inches across with white ray petals notched at tips, yellow disk florets. Description excerpt from “Wildflowers of Texas" by G. Ajilvsgi. | Texas Status |
