Scientific Family
Asteraceae
Plant type
Forbs and Subshrubs
Origin
Native
Lifecycle
Perennial
Similar species
Perityle emoryi
Height
6 to 12 inches
Riparian
No
Low growing, clump-forming plant with many erect or pendulous stems. The daisy-like flowers are found loosely clustered at the ends of the stems.
This species is a forb/subshrub with pappus awns while P. emoryi is an annual without pappus awns.
Habitat
Rocky slopes.
Plant Community
Pinyon Juniper Woodlands
Montane Conifer Forest
Interior Chaparral
Low elevation
3000
High elevation
7500
Flower Characteristics
Each flower head has 6 to 10 white ray flowers with 30 to 40 yellow disc flowers at its center.
Flower color
White, yellow
Flower shape
Daisy or dandelion-like
Tubular
No
First bloom month
March
Last bloom month
October
Flower clusters
Other
Leaf and Stem Characteristics
The leaves are coarsely serrated or sometimes shallow-lobed.
Leaf type
Simple
Leaf color
Green
Leaf shape
Triangular
Leaf margin
Toothed
Leaves clasp
No
Leaf hairs
Leaves & stems
Spines
No
Fruit and Seed Characteristics
Fruit type
Achene