Scientific Family
Asteraceae
Synonyms
Erigeron delphiniifolius
Plant type
Forbs and Subshrubs
Origin
Native
Lifecycle
Perennial
Height
16 inches
Riparian
No
A short-lived perennial with daisy-like flowers and erect stems.
Rays conspicuous, all pinnatifid leaves, leafy throughout and stems that are glandular and hairy with stiff spreading hairs
distinguishes this from other Erigeron sp.
Habitat
Open, rocky habitats, cliff ledges or crevices, grassland, chaparral, oak, pine, pine-fir.
Plant Community
Pinyon Juniper Woodlands
Montane Conifer Forest
Interior Chaparral
Grasslands
Low elevation
3600
High elevation
9500
Flower Characteristics
Has very narrow white to light purple rays with yellow disc flowers. Flowerhead diameter up to 1 inch.
Flower color
White to light purple with yellow disc flowers
Flower shape
Daisy or dandelion-like
Tubular
No
First bloom month
May
Last bloom month
October
Flower clusters
None
Leaf and Stem Characteristics
Leaves are 1 inch long and have 5 to 7 lobes. Lobes are narrow and linear. Very hairy on both surfaces.
Leaf type
Simple
Leaf color
Grayish-green
Leaf shape
Pinnatifid
Leaf margin
Smooth
Leaves clasp
No
Leaf hairs
Leaves & stems
Spines
No
Fruit and Seed Characteristics
Has 10 to 12 readily falling pappus bristles.
Fruit type
Achene