Status: Native
Synonyms:
Hymenopappus lugens Greene
Hymenopappus nudatus Wooton & Standley
Hymenopappus filifolius is a tomentose perennial. The light green leaves are highly dissected.
The yellow inflorescence is discoid, with highly exerted stigmas. The two parts of the stigmas bend backwards and eventually
almost touch the style.
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Hymenopappus filifolius, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, May 19, 2007
Hymenopappus filifolius, closeup of inflorescence, photo Russ Kleinman, Rte. 180 near Silver City, May 16, 2009
Hymenopappus filifolius, leaves, photo Russ Kleinman, Rte. 180 near Silver City, May 16, 2009
Hymenopappus filifolius, growth habit, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Mill Canyon Road, May 11, 2010
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