Madia dissitiflora Grassy tarweed (Compositae)

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Madia dissitiflora
Grassy tarweed
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The Madia dissitiflora plant species is found in Western N. America - British Columbia to California. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Grassy tarweed. Some home gardeners know the variety as M. gracilis. (Smith.)Keck.

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Latin Name:  Madia dissitiflora
Common Name:  Grassy tarweed
Family:  Compositae
Author:  (Nutt.)Torr.&Gray.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.75   Mature Width:  0.2

Habitat:  Dry open places[60].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in any good garden soil[1]. Prefers a deep open sharply drained soil in a sunny position[200]. Grows well in a sunny position at Kew[K]. This species is closely related to M. sativa[60]. The flowers open in the morning or evening, closing when exposed to bright sunlight[200].

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