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Krigia occidentalis
Krigia occidentalis Nutt.
Western Dwarfdandelion
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s): Cymbia occidentalis
USDA Symbol: KROC
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 6 inches tall.
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: AR , KS , LA , MO , OK , TXFrom the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Brackenridge Field Laboratory - Austin, TX
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Additional resources
USDA: Find Krigia occidentalis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Krigia occidentalis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Krigia occidentalis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-12-29Research By: TWC Staff