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Telegraph Weed (Heterotheca)
Also known as : Camphorweed
Telegraph Weed are a genus of annual and perennial herbs with daisy-like flower heads. They can often be found as a roadside weed. They have sticky leaves that smell of camphor when crushed. Native Americans used the stems for lightweight construction material and for constructing arrows. Some species produce two types of seeds to ensure their survival. 
Lifespan
Annual, Biennial
Key Facts About Telegraph Weed
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Attributes of Telegraph Weed
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Scientific Classification of Telegraph Weed
Distribution of Telegraph Weed
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Distribution Map of Telegraph Weed
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Telegraph Weed
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The 'telegraph Weed', a sun-loving genus, requires ample, direct sunlight and well-drained soil, with moderate watering and cooler temperatures. Care should be taken to avoid waterlogged conditions which may lead to root rot, a common challenge for these plants. They are also susceptible to pests like aphids. Seasonal considerations include increased water supply in summer and reduced watering in winter. Regular checks for pest infestations and immediate treatment during spring and summer can prevent potential damage.
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8 most common species：
Camphorweed
Camphorweed (Heterotheca subaxillaris) is a fragrant herbaceous perennial plant native to North America and Mexico. The aromatic camphor smell of this plant comes from internal chemicals and gives the plant its name.
Telegraphweed
The telegraphweed (Heterotheca grandiflora) is a tall weedy species most often found in the drier regions of western North America. The blooms of telegraphweed attract butterflies and birds, but the ungainly appearance of its stems prevents it from becoming a popular garden plant.
Hairy false goldenaster
A cheerful yellow flower in the aster family, the hairy false goldenaster (Heterotheca villosa) is a herbaceous perennial with gray-green leaves and small clusters of flowers that sprawl across the ground.
Oregon false goldenaster
Oregon false goldenaster' is characterized by its resilience in arid environments, flourishing with fuzzy leaves that shield it from harsh sunlight. This variant displays a profusion of sunny yellow flowers, which emerge mainly in summer, attracting an array of pollinators. Its rough-textured stems and leaves are adaptive traits for surviving in rugged terrains.
Sessileflower false goldenaster
It may be a small clumping or mat-forming plant or grow tall stems to heights exceeding a meter. It is coated in small bristles or long woolly hairs and it is glandular, particularly around the inflorescence. The flower head contains long yellowish disc florets and the edge is fringed with yellow ray florets.
Hoary false goldenaster
Hoary false goldenaster is a resilient perennial herb known for its hairy, silver-gray foliage and small, golden-yellow flowers. Thriving in dry, open areas, this plant has an adaptative nature, allowing it to withstand harsh, sun-soaked environments. The stems are typically erect, branching at the base, and it spreads through both seeds and root cuttings, contributing to its survival in challenging habitats.
Rockyscree false goldenaster
Rockyscree false goldenaster is characterized by its golden-yellow composite flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. This hardy perennial thrives in open, well-drained soils, often in grasslands or rocky slopes. Its robust nature allows it to withstand drought conditions, making it a resilient addition to any sun-kissed garden.
Oregon false goldenaster
Oregon false goldenaster is a resilient perennial characterized by its erect, branching stems, and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. Vibrantly yellow, daisy-like flowers crown the plant, flourishing in well-drained soils under full sun. The plant's ability to thrive in rough, open habitats, often signals its presence with a burst of color in its native environments.
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Camphorweed
Camphorweed
Camphorweed (Heterotheca subaxillaris) is a fragrant herbaceous perennial plant native to North America and Mexico. The aromatic camphor smell of this plant comes from internal chemicals and gives the plant its name.
Telegraphweed
Telegraphweed
The telegraphweed (Heterotheca grandiflora) is a tall weedy species most often found in the drier regions of western North America. The blooms of telegraphweed attract butterflies and birds, but the ungainly appearance of its stems prevents it from becoming a popular garden plant.
Hairy false goldenaster
Hairy false goldenaster
A cheerful yellow flower in the aster family, the hairy false goldenaster (Heterotheca villosa) is a herbaceous perennial with gray-green leaves and small clusters of flowers that sprawl across the ground.
Oregon false goldenaster
Oregon false goldenaster
Oregon false goldenaster' is characterized by its resilience in arid environments, flourishing with fuzzy leaves that shield it from harsh sunlight. This variant displays a profusion of sunny yellow flowers, which emerge mainly in summer, attracting an array of pollinators. Its rough-textured stems and leaves are adaptive traits for surviving in rugged terrains.
Sessileflower false goldenaster
Sessileflower false goldenaster
It may be a small clumping or mat-forming plant or grow tall stems to heights exceeding a meter. It is coated in small bristles or long woolly hairs and it is glandular, particularly around the inflorescence. The flower head contains long yellowish disc florets and the edge is fringed with yellow ray florets.
Hoary false goldenaster
Hoary false goldenaster
Hoary false goldenaster is a resilient perennial herb known for its hairy, silver-gray foliage and small, golden-yellow flowers. Thriving in dry, open areas, this plant has an adaptative nature, allowing it to withstand harsh, sun-soaked environments. The stems are typically erect, branching at the base, and it spreads through both seeds and root cuttings, contributing to its survival in challenging habitats.
Rockyscree false goldenaster
Rockyscree false goldenaster
Rockyscree false goldenaster is characterized by its golden-yellow composite flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. This hardy perennial thrives in open, well-drained soils, often in grasslands or rocky slopes. Its robust nature allows it to withstand drought conditions, making it a resilient addition to any sun-kissed garden.
Oregon false goldenaster
Oregon false goldenaster
Oregon false goldenaster is a resilient perennial characterized by its erect, branching stems, and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. Vibrantly yellow, daisy-like flowers crown the plant, flourishing in well-drained soils under full sun. The plant's ability to thrive in rough, open habitats, often signals its presence with a burst of color in its native environments.
Lemonyellow false goldenaster
Lemonyellow false goldenaster
Lemonyellow false goldenaster thrives in open, sunny fields, its resilience a testament to adaptation. This perennial sprouts stiff, erect stems and narrow, hairy leaves. Its golden-yellow flower heads, akin to miniature suns, crown the plant and attract pollinators. Characteristic to lemonyellow false goldenaster are the flower's bracts, with their striking layered scales, providing a visual cue for species identification.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
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Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
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Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
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Oaks
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Key Facts
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Telegraph Weed
Heterotheca
Also known as: Camphorweed
Telegraph Weed are a genus of annual and perennial herbs with daisy-like flower heads. They can often be found as a roadside weed. They have sticky leaves that smell of camphor when crushed. Native Americans used the stems for lightweight construction material and for constructing arrows. Some species produce two types of seeds to ensure their survival.
Lifespan
Annual, Biennial
Key Facts About Telegraph Weed
Feedback
Attributes of Telegraph Weed
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Scientific Classification of Telegraph Weed
Distribution of Telegraph Weed
Feedback
Distribution Map of Telegraph Weed
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Telegraph Weed
Feedback
The 'telegraph Weed', a sun-loving genus, requires ample, direct sunlight and well-drained soil, with moderate watering and cooler temperatures. Care should be taken to avoid waterlogged conditions which may lead to root rot, a common challenge for these plants. They are also susceptible to pests like aphids. Seasonal considerations include increased water supply in summer and reduced watering in winter. Regular checks for pest infestations and immediate treatment during spring and summer can prevent potential damage.
How to Water Telegraph Weed?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Telegraph Weed?
How to Propagate Telegraph Weed?
How to Plant Telegraph Weed?
Exploring the Telegraph Weed Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Camphorweed
Camphorweed (Heterotheca subaxillaris) is a fragrant herbaceous perennial plant native to North America and Mexico. The aromatic camphor smell of this plant comes from internal chemicals and gives the plant its name.
Telegraphweed
The telegraphweed (Heterotheca grandiflora) is a tall weedy species most often found in the drier regions of western North America. The blooms of telegraphweed attract butterflies and birds, but the ungainly appearance of its stems prevents it from becoming a popular garden plant.
Hairy false goldenaster
A cheerful yellow flower in the aster family, the hairy false goldenaster (Heterotheca villosa) is a herbaceous perennial with gray-green leaves and small clusters of flowers that sprawl across the ground.
Oregon false goldenaster
Oregon false goldenaster' is characterized by its resilience in arid environments, flourishing with fuzzy leaves that shield it from harsh sunlight. This variant displays a profusion of sunny yellow flowers, which emerge mainly in summer, attracting an array of pollinators. Its rough-textured stems and leaves are adaptive traits for surviving in rugged terrains.
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All Species of Telegraph Weed
More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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17,000 local species +400,000 global species studied
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