Chrysopsis mariana

Chrysopsis mariana (L.) Ell. is native to the eastern United States.  It is the only x=4 species in the genus and has flagelliform hairs that are different than found on other species. Hairs on the stem and leaves can twist forming a distinctive appearance that is not wooly like in other species. The species includes diploid(2n=8), tetraploid (2n=16), hexaploid(2n=24) and octoploid (2n=32) races that have different distribution patterns. Only the 6x races occurs outside of Florida (Semple & Chinnappa 1986).  See Semple (2006 FNA).

Chrysopsis mariana range JCS

Semple, J.C., and C.C. Chinnappa. 1986. The cytogeography of Chrysopsis mariana (Compositae: Astereae): survey over the range of the species. Rhodora 88: 261-266.

Last revised 19 April 2025 by J.C. Semple

© 2025 J.C. Semple, including all photographs unless otherwise indicated

Chrysopsis mariana pop at 11609 VA
Chrysopsis mariana at 11609 VA
Chrysopsis mariana, Ohio. Scioto Co.
Chrysopsis mariana S 7635 8x lvs
Chrysopsis mariana, fruiting head S 7535 8x
Chrysopsis mariana, 2° outer whorl pappus scales
Chrysopsis mariana pop at 11609 VA
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Chrysopsis mariana at 11609 VA
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Chrysopsis mariana, Ohio. Scioto Co.
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Chrysopsis mariana S 7635 8x lvs
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Chrysopsis mariana, fruiting head S 7535 8x
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Chrysopsis mariana, 2° outer whorl pappus scales
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1-6. Chrysopsis mariana. 1-2. Population and flowering shoot, Mecklenburg Co., Virginia. 3. Small plant, Semple et al. 2983, Scioto Co., Ohio. 4. Mid stem leaves, Semple & B. Semple 7535, 8x, Flagler Co., Florida. 5. Fruiting head, Semple & B. Semple 7535 8x, Flager Co., Florida. 6. Pappus scales, 2° outer whorl, Semple 7451, Suwannee Co., Florida.