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Eriophyllum lanatum

Common Woolly Sunflower, Common Woolly Sunflower
Other regional names: Woolly Eriophyllum +1 more
  • Woolly Eriophyllum
  • Woolly Sunflower
Also known as: Actinea lanata Steud. +18 more
  • Actinea lanata Steud.
  • Actinea lanigera Daniels
  • Bahia gracilis Hook. & Arn.
  • Bahia lanata (Pursh) DC.
  • Bahia lanata (Pursh) Nutt., 1840
  • Bahia lanata var. lanata
  • Bahia latifolia Benth.
  • Bahia multiflora (Nutt.) Nutt.
  • Egletes californica Kellogg
  • Eriophyllum bolanderi Rydb.
  • Eriophyllum brachylepis Rydb.
  • Eriophyllum caespitosum Douglas
  • Eriophyllum caespitosum Douglas ex Lindl.
  • Eriophyllum caespitosum var. caespitosum
  • Eriophyllum caespitosum var. latifolium (Benth.) A.Gray
  • Eriophyllum chrysanthum Rydb.
  • Eriophyllum cineraria Rydb.
  • Eriophyllum eriophyllum var. leucophyllum (DC.) A.Gray
  • Eriophyllum gracile A.Gray
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Asteraceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a biennial.

Eriophyllum lanatum (commonly known as Common Woolly Sunflower) is a biennial belonging to the Asteraceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Biennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
British Columbia, California, Idaho, Mexico Northwest, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms

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