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blanketflower

plant
Also known as: Gaillardia aristata
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Blanketflower refers to plants in the genus Gaillardia, which are leafy, branching herbs belonging to the family Asteraceae. These plants are native to North America.

Commonly cultivated species include G. aristata and G. pulchella. They are known for their summer blooms, featuring purple disk flowers and ray flowers that are typically yellow, orange, or white. These ray flowers have a distinctive fringed appearance due to their three or more teeth. The leaves of blanketflowers are often hairy and can be found clustered at the base of the plant or alternately arranged along the stem.1

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