Scientific Family
Asteraceae
Plant type
Forbs and Subshrubs
Origin
Native
Lifecycle
Perennial
Height
12 to 16 inches
Riparian
No
Basal leaves with purplish stems and erect flower stalks having loose clusters of yellow daisy-like flowers.
Ovate serrated basal leaves, few and reduced leaves on the stems, several flowers per stem, hairy basal leaves, leaves with stems and erect flower heads distinguish this from other
Senecio sp.
Habitat
Openings in pine-oak woodlands.
Plant Community
Pinyon Juniper Woodlands
Montane Conifer Forest
Low elevation
5250
High elevation
6900
Flower Characteristics
The flower head has yellow ray and disc flowers. Flowers are in loose clusters above the leaves.
Flower color
Yellow
Flower shape
Daisy or dandelion-like
Tubular
No
First bloom month
April
Last bloom month
July
Flower clusters
Rounded
Leaf and Stem Characteristics
Leaf stems and veins are covered in white hairs and are often purplish. Basal leaf stems are usually more than 6 inches long. Flower stems have only a few smaller leaves.
Leaf type
Simple
Leaf color
Green
Leaf shape
Round or oval
Leaf margin
Toothed
Leaves clasp
No
Leaf hairs
Leaves & stems
Spines
No
Fruit and Seed Characteristics
Fruit type
Achene