Monoptilon

Desertstar
Monoptilon bellioides
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Subfamily: Asteroideae
Tribe: Astereae
Subtribe: Chaetopappinae
Genus: Monoptilon
Torrey & A.Gray
Synonyms
  • Eremiastrum A.Gray

Monoptilon (desertstar) is a small genus of annual plants in the tribe Astereae within the family Asteraceae.

They are native to North America.

Species