Microseris nutans Yam daisy (Compositae)

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Microseris nutans
Yam daisy
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The Microseris nutans plant species is found in Western N. America. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Yam daisy. Some home gardeners know the variety as Scorzonella nutans.

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Latin Name:  Microseris nutans
Common Name:  Yam daisy
Family:  Compositae
Author:  (Geyer.)Schultz-Bip.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Open, rather moist places, from lowland to higher elevations[60].

Cultivation Notes: We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in most parts of this country. The plant is very variable in the wild[60]. See the plants native habitat for ideas on its cultivation needs.

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