| Erigeron mariposanus | |
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| Conservation status | |
 Presumed Extinct (NatureServe) | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Erigeron |
| Species: | E. mariposanus |
| Binomial name | |
| Erigeron mariposanus Congdon | |
Erigeron mariposanus is a rare species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae known by the common names foothill fleabane, Mariposa daisy, or Mariposa erigeron. It has been found only in a few locations in Mariposa County in California. Some sources say that it is now probably extinct.
Erigeron mariposanus is a perennial herb up to 28 centimeters (11 inches) tall, producing a woody taproot. The leaves and the stem are covered with hairs. The plant generally produces 1-4 flower heads per stem, each head with up to 22 blue ray florets surrounding numerous yellow disc florets.
References
- "NatureServe Explorer 2.0".
- ^ Flora of North America, Erigeron mariposanus Congdon, Erythea. 7: 185. 1900. Foothill fleabane
- ^ Calfora taxon report, University of California, Erigeron mariposanus Congdon, Mariposa daisy
- Biota of North America Program 2014 county distribution map
| Taxon identifiers | |
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| Erigeron mariposanus |
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