Scientific Family
Asteraceae
Synonyms
Agoseris parviflora, Agoseris arizonica
Plant type
Forbs and Subshrubs
Origin
Native
Lifecycle
Perennial
Height
1 foot
Riparian
No
Has erect flower stalk. Basal leaves lie along ground but can ascend at extremities.
Perennials with leaf margins usually lobed, rarely entire, corollas yellow, outermost often each with abaxial purplish stripe (often
drying whitish, purple stripe still evident) distinguishes this species from other Agoseris sp.
Habitat
Dry habitats, sandy soils, short-grass prairies, sagebrush steppes, pinyon-juniper woodlands, montane meadows, mixed conifer forests.
Plant Community
Pinyon Juniper Woodlands
Montane Conifer Forest
Interior Chaparral
Grasslands
Disturbed Areas
Low elevation
3200
High elevation
11200
Flower Characteristics
Corolla has over 30 florets. Outermost often each with purplish stripe. Flower stalks to 1 foot.
Flower color
Yellow
Flower shape
Daisy or dandelion-like
Tubular
No
First bloom month
April
Last bloom month
August
Flower clusters
None
Leaf and Stem Characteristics
Margins usually lobed but sometimes outer portion smooth.
Leaf type
Simple
Leaf color
Green
Leaf shape
Narrow
Leaf margin
Lobed
Leaves clasp
No
Leaf hairs
None
Spines
No
Fruit and Seed Characteristics
Cylindrical or slightly tapering to 1/3 inch.
Fruit type
Achene