About Erigeron flagellaris A.Gray
Erigeron flagellaris A.Gray, commonly known as trailing fleabane, is a North American flowering plant species in the family Asteraceae. It is widespread across much of western North America, with confirmed occurrences in western Canada (Alberta and British Columbia), the western United States (primarily the Rocky Mountains and Intermountain regions), and northern Mexico (from Chihuahua east to Tamaulipas and south to Durango).
This species is a small perennial herb that rarely grows more than 15 centimeters (8 inches) tall. Most of its leaves are clustered around the base of the stems. It reproduces via stolons, which are horizontal stems that grow along the ground surface and form new roots and shoots at frequent intervals, allowing the plant to form extensive mats of clones. Each stem usually produces only 1 flower head, though it occasionally produces 2 or 3. Each flower head contains up to 125 white ray florets surrounding numerous yellow disc florets.
