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Malacothrix saxatilis
Malacothrix saxatilis (Nutt.) Torr. & A. Gray
Cliff Desertdandelion
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: MASA2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Subshrub
Size Notes: Up to about 6 feet tall, often much shorter.
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PurpleBloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Bloom Notes: White, usually with abaxial purple stripes.
Distribution
USA: CAFind Seed or Plants
Find seed sources for this species at the Native Seed Network.
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Additional resources
USDA: Find Malacothrix saxatilis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Malacothrix saxatilis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Malacothrix saxatilis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-12-29Research By: TWC Staff