Scientific Family
Asteraceae
Plant type
Forbs and Subshrubs
Origin
Native
Lifecycle
Annual
Height
3 feet
Riparian
Yes
Multi-branch annual with overall rounded form. Considered by some authorities to be weedy or invasive and will grow in disturbed
areas.
Achenes with 2 white wings and strongly appressed, leaves toothed, leaves all or mostly alternate, corollas of disc flowers tubular,
ray flowers strap-like distinguishes this species from other Asteraceae.
Habitat
Roadsides, waste areas and washes.
Plant Community
Riparian
Disturbed Areas
Low elevation
0
High elevation
7000
Flower Characteristics
Rays are notched into 3 lobes. Both ray and disc flowers are yellow, to 2 inches wide. Has two germination periods: early from March
to July and later from July to December.
Flower color
Yellow
Flower shape
Daisy or dandelion-like
Tubular
No
First bloom month
March
Last bloom month
July
Flower clusters
None
Leaf and Stem Characteristics
Varies in shape and attachment. Mostly narrow and triangular in shape and alternate. To 4 inches long.
Leaf type
Simple
Leaf color
Grayish-green
Leaf shape
Triangular
Leaf margin
Toothed
Leaves clasp
No
Leaf hairs
None
Spines
No
Fruit and Seed Characteristics
Achenes to 3/8 inch long with 2 white wings.
Fruit type
Achene
Fruit color
Grayish brown and white