Plant · GBIF taxon 5386402
Engelmann daisy
Engelmannia peristeniaAlso known as Cutleaf Daisy, Engelmann's Daisy
Engelmann daisies feature deeply lobed, feather-like leaves and bright yellow flower heads whose petals characteristically curl downward during the heat of midday. Deep taproots allow these hardy prairie perennials to stay green and blooming straight through intense summer droughts. They serve as a crucial early-to-midseason nectar source for native bees and butterflies across central grasslands.
Prairie NativeDrought TolerantWildflower
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Sunlight
- Water
- Soil Minerals
Predators
- White-tailed Deer
- Cattle
- Insect Larvae
ThreatsOvergrazing, prairie conversion, broadcast herbicide use
HabitatsPrairies, rocky limestone hills, open woodlands, roadsides
Life spanPerennial (5 to 10 years)
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyAsteraceae
- SpeciesEngelmannia peristenia
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Midday Identification: Notice how the bright yellow petals curl underneath the flower head during full sun.
- Garden Cultivation: Plant in full sun and fast-draining soil for low-maintenance, drought-proof blooms.
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