genus
Silverpuffs
Microseris
Field notes
Children
- Murnong
- Douglas' Silverpuffs native
- Nodding Microseris native
- Northern Microseris native
- Cutleaf Silverpuffs native
- Coastal Silverpuffs native
- Sylvan Microseris native
- Marsh Microseris native
- Microseris elegans native
- Howell's Microseris native
- San Joaquin Silverpuffs native
- Microseris acuminata native
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Plant type
- Annual Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.
Top native silverpuffs All
Native to the US, ranked by caterpillars, then bees and other hosts, food, flowers and shelter.
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Douglas' Silverpuffs
Microseris douglasii
hosts
1
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Northern Microseris
Microseris borealis
flowers
6
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Cutleaf Silverpuffs
Microseris laciniata
flowers
4
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Nodding Microseris
Microseris nutans
flowers
3
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Sylvan Microseris
Microseris sylvatica
flowers
1
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Marsh Microseris
Microseris paludosa
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Coastal Silverpuffs
Microseris bigelovii
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Howell's Microseris
Microseris howellii
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Microseris elegans
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San Joaquin Silverpuffs
Microseris campestris
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Microseris acuminata