About Erigeron nivalis Nutt.
Erigeron nivalis Nutt., commonly known as the northern daisy, is a North American flowering plant species belonging to the Asteraceae family. It is widely distributed across much of western North America, ranging from Alaska east to the Northwest Territories, and extending south to California and New Mexico. This species is a biennial or perennial herb that grows up to 35 centimeters (14 inches) tall. Each stem of the plant typically produces 1 to 8 flower heads. Every flower head holds up to 70 white or pink ray florets, which surround a cluster of numerous yellow disc florets. Erigeron nivalis grows in rocky sites, meadows, open woods, and subalpine areas.
