Tahoka Daisy

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Tahoka Daisy

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Asteraceae Blue Purple Yellow

A species of grassland in the High Plains and the Trans-Pecos, this aster-like perennial blooms in late spring and throughout the summer. The common name “Tahoka daisy” is taken from the Panhandle town of Tahoka, near which seed of this annual was collected for the purposes of commercial cultivation.

Seasonality

Flowering months

April May June July August

Texas distribution

Region map

The highlighted regions reflect the historical distribution data preserved in the original collection.

High Plains Rolling Plains Trans-Pecos

Herbarium sheets

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