''Dyssodia''is a small genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. Many species formerly included in ''Dyssodia'' are now treated as members of other related genera, including ''

Thymophylla ''Thymophylla'' is a genus of perennial flowering plants in the tribe Tageteae within the family Asteraceae. Pricklyleaf is a common name for plants in this genus. The generic name is derived from the Greek words θύμον (''thymon''), meanin ...

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Adenophyllum ''Adenophyllum'' is a small genus of plants in the tribe Tageteae within the family Asteraceae. It contains ten species known generally as dogweeds. These are gangly, daisylike or thistlelike plants with yellow or reddish flowers. They are nati ...

''. ''Dyssodia papposa'' is usually retained in this genus. The name is derived from the Greek δυσοδια (''dusodia''), meaning "ill-smelling". Several species of ''Dyssodia'' (sensu lato) have found their way into the nursery trade and are relatively popular flowering annuals for hot, dry sites. Generally sold as threadleaf dyssodia (''Dyssodia tenuisecta'') and golden dyssodia (''Dyssodia'' cf. ''pentachaeta''). They perform best in well-drained soil.

Phytochemistry

Two species of the genus, ''D. acerosa'' and ''D. pentachaeta'' have been studied for their essential oil content.

Selected species

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Dyssodia decipiens ''Dyssodia''is a small genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. Many species formerly included in ''Dyssodia'' are now treated as members of other related genera, including '' Thymophylla'' or ''Adenophyllum''. ''Dyssodia papposa'' is ...

'' (Bartl.) M.C.Johnst. ex M.C.Johnst. & B.L.Turner *''

Dyssodia greggii ''Dyssodia''is a small genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. Many species formerly included in ''Dyssodia'' are now treated as members of other related genera, including '' Thymophylla'' or ''Adenophyllum''. ''Dyssodia papposa'' is ...

'' (A.Gray) B.L.Rob. *''

Dyssodia montana ''Dyssodia''is a small genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. Many species formerly included in ''Dyssodia'' are now treated as members of other related genera, including '' Thymophylla'' or ''Adenophyllum''. ''Dyssodia papposa'' is ...

'' (Benth.) A.Gray *''

Dyssodia papposa ''Dyssodia papposa'' is a species of annual herbaceous forb in the genus '' Dyssodia'', commonly known as fetid marigold or prairie dogweed. It is native to North America and parts of the Southwest, extending into the Northeast. The plant has bee ...

'' (Vent.) Hitchc. — fetid marigold *''

Dyssodia pinnata ''Dyssodia''is a small genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. Many species formerly included in ''Dyssodia'' are now treated as members of other related genera, including '' Thymophylla'' or ''Adenophyllum''. ''Dyssodia papposa'' is ...

'' (Cav.) B.L.Rob. *''

Dyssodia porophyllum ''Dyssodia''is a small genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. Many species formerly included in ''Dyssodia'' are now treated as members of other related genera, including '' Thymophylla'' or ''Adenophyllum''. ''Dyssodia papposa'' is ...

'' (Cav.) Cav. *''

Dyssodia tagetiflora ''Dyssodia''is a small genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. Many species formerly included in ''Dyssodia'' are now treated as members of other related genera, including '' Thymophylla'' or ''Adenophyllum''. ''Dyssodia papposa'' is ...

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Formerly placed here

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Adenophyllum wrightii ''Adenophyllum wrightii'' is a North American species of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae known by the common names San Felipe dogweed, San Felipe dyssodia and Wright's dogweed. It is native to Mexico and the US States of Arizona and New ...

'' A.Gray (as ''D. neomexicana'' (A.Gray) B.L.Rob.) *''

Thymophylla acerosa ''Thymophylla'' is a genus of perennial flowering plants in the tribe Tageteae within the family Asteraceae. Pricklyleaf is a common name for plants in this genus. The generic name is derived from the Greek words θύμον (''thymon''), meanin ...

'' (DC.) Strother (as ''D. acerosa'' DC.) *''

Thymophylla aurantiaca ''Thymophylla'' is a genus of perennial flowering plants in the tribe Tageteae within the family Asteraceae. Pricklyleaf is a common name for plants in this genus. The generic name is derived from the Greek words θύμον (''thymon''), meanin ...

'' (Brandegee) Rydb. (as ''D. aurantiaca'' (Brandegee) B.L.Rob.) *''

Thymophylla pentachaeta ''Thymophylla pentachaeta'', also known as fiveneedle pricklyleaf, golden dyssodia or dogweed, is a perennial or subshrub in the family Asteraceae. The species is native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. Four varieties are recognised: ...

'' (DC.) Small (as ''D. pentachaeta'' (DC.) B.L.Rob.) *''

Thymophylla tenuiloba ''Thymophylla tenuiloba'', also known as the bristleleaf pricklyleaf, Dahlberg daisy, small bristleleaf pricklyleaf, golden fleece, or shooting star, is a bushy, multi-branched flowering annual from the family Asteraceae. Native to south central ...

'' (DC.) Small (as ''D. tenuiloba'' (DC.) B.L.Rob.) *''

Thymophylla tephroleuca ''Thymophylla tephroleuca'' (formerly ''Dyssodia tephroleuca'') is a rare species of flowering plant known by the common names ashy pricklyleaf and ashy dogweed. It is endemic to Texas in the United States, where it occurs in two counties near the ...

'' (S.F.Blake) Strother (as ''D. tephroleuca'' S.F.Blake)

References

External links

Jepson Manual TreatmentUSDA Plants Profile
* * Tageteae Asteraceae genera Taxa named by Antonio José Cavanilles {{Asteroideae-stub