Scientific Family
Asteraceae
Plant type
Forbs and Subshrubs
Origin
Native
Lifecycle
Perennial
Height
3 feet
Riparian
Yes
Has one to several erect stems.
The leaf blades are strongly cordate at the base which distinguishes this species from other Brickellia species.
Habitat
Found in oak woodlands and open limestone hillsides. Documented in Yavapai County in the Bradshaw mountains.
Plant Community
Riparian
Pinyon Juniper Woodlands
Montane Conifer Forest
Interior Chaparral
Low elevation
4500
High elevation
6500
Flower Characteristics
Bract rosettes are pale green or often purplish and cylindric to about 1/3 inch long. There are 10-16 florets per flowerhead. Heads
are erect, usually in loose, panicle arrays.
Flower color
Yellow with purplish tips
Flower shape
Daisy or dandelion-like
Tubular
No
First bloom month
June
Last bloom month
October
Flower clusters
Other
Leaf and Stem Characteristics
Leaves have very short stems or sometimes clasping. Leaves can be either acute or slightly rounded thus giving either a triangular or oval shape. Three inches long by 1 inch wide. Leaves have a thick appearance.
Leaf type
Simple
Leaf color
Green
Leaf shape
Triangular
Leaf margin
Toothed
Leaves clasp
Yes
Leaf hairs
Leaves & stems
Spines
No
Fruit and Seed Characteristics
About 1/8 inch long with white bristles.
Fruit type
Achene
Fruit color
Black