About Microseris douglasii (DC.) Sch.Bip.
Nomenclature and General Appearance
Microseris douglasii (DC.) Sch.Bip. is a plant with highly variable appearance.
Growth Habit
In general, it is an annual herb that grows 5 centimeters to over half a meter tall from a basal rosette of leaves, and usually has no true stem.
Leaf Characteristics
Each leaf can reach up to 25 centimeters in length, and may have smooth edges, toothed edges, or edges divided into many lobes.
Inflorescence Structure
Its inflorescence is carried on an erect or curving peduncle that grows from ground level.
Flower Head Details
The flower head holds up to 200 white or yellow ray florets.
Achene Morphology
The fruit is an achene with a brown to nearly black, sometimes speckled body that can reach up to 1 centimeter long.
Pappus Structure
At the tip of the achene body is a large pappus formed from about five long, bristly, barbed scales.
