Contains 5 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
PACKERA Á. Löve & D. Löve, Bot. Not 128: 520. 1976.
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TYPE: Packera aurea (Linnaeus) Á. Löve & D. Löve (Senecio aureus Linnaeus)
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packera anonyma | SMALL'S RAGWORT | Native FACU (NWPL) | ||
| Packera aurea | GOLDEN RAGWORT | Native FACW (NWPL) OBL (DEP) | ||
| Packera glabella | BUTTERWEED | Native OBL (NWPL) OBL (DEP) | ||
| Packera obovata | ROUNDLEAF RAGWORT | Native FACU (NWPL) | ||
| Packera paupercula | BALSAM GROUNDSEL | Native FACW (NWPL) |
Identification Key
1. Annual or biennial; basal leaves pinnately lobed
1. Perennial; basal leaves simple or lobed only at the base of the blade
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2. Basal leaves cordate
2. Basal leaves cuneate to subtruncate
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3. Plant producing filiform aerial stolons; basal leaves widest near the apex
3. Plant without stolons; basal leaves widest near middle
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4. Phyllaries 3-5 mm long; pappus 2-3 mm long; corolla tubes 1-2 mm long, lobes 1-2 mm long; cypselae 0.7-1 mm long
4. Phyllaries 5-10 mm long; pappus 3-5 mm long; corolla tubes 2-3 mm long, lobes 2-3 mm long; cypselae 1-2 mm long
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
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