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Erigeron canaani

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Kingdom
  
Plantae

Family
  
Asteraceae

Genus
  
Erigeron

Order
  
Asterales

Tribe
  
Astereae

Rank
  
Species

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Erigeron canaani is a rare species of flowering plants in the daisy family known by the common name Abajo fleabane. It has been found only in southern Utah, in sandy soil and in cracks on cliff faces in Washington, Kane, and San Juan Counties.

Erigeron canaani is a perennial herb up to 30 cm (12 inches) tall, producing a taproot. One plant can produce several flower heads, sometimes one per branch, sometimes in groups of 2 or 3. Each head has 15–22 white or purpleray florets, plus numerous small yellow disc florets.

The species is named for Canaan Mountain south of Zion National Park. The common name "Abajo fleabane" refers to the Abajo Mountains south of Canyonlands National Park.

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Erigeron canaani Wikipedia