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Cottonweed

Achillea maritima

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Asterales ›Family: Asteraceae ›Genus: Achillea

About

Otanthus is a genus of flowering plants in the chamomile tribe (Anthemideae) within the daisy family (Asteraceae or Compositae). The only known species is the cotton weed plant, Otanthus maritimus. It is a small pioneering perennial that grows in the dune areas throughout the Mediterranean and exerts a stabilizing action on the sandy soils. A thick white down covers both the stems and the small oval, slightly saw-toothed alternate leaves. The globose flower heads, with their...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cottonweed?
The scientific name of Cottonweed is Achillea maritima.
What is the conservation status of Cottonweed?
The Cottonweed has a conservation status of Extinct.
What kingdom does Cottonweed belong to?
Cottonweed belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Cottonweed belong to?
Cottonweed belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Cottonweed belong to?
Cottonweed belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Cottonweed belong to?
Cottonweed belongs to the order Asterales.
What family does Cottonweed belong to?
Cottonweed belongs to the family Asteraceae.
What genus does Cottonweed belong to?
Cottonweed belongs to the genus Achillea.