Status: Native
Synonyms:
Prenanthes pauciflora Torrey
Ptiloria pauciflora (Torrey) Rafinesque
Stephanomeria pauciflora has a light pink to purple inflorescence with notched ray flowers and very inconspicuous
foliage. The stems are gray-green and seem to make up the majority of the plant. Stephanomeria pauciflora is found
in dry areas and along the roadside.
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Stephanomeria pauciflora, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., WD Ranch Road, May 30, 2007
Stephanomeria pauciflora, detail of inflorescence, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., WD Ranch Road, May 30, 2007
Stephanomeria pauciflora, plumose pappus, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Rte. 90 roadside, Oct. 20, 2007
Stephanomeria pauciflora, tuberculate receptacle, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Rte. 90 roadside, Oct. 20, 2007
Stephanomeria pauciflora, closeup of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Rte. 180 roadside, May 16, 2009
Stephanomeria pauciflora, growth habit, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Rte. 180 roadside, May 16, 2009
Stephanomeria pauciflora, growth habit, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Rte. 180 roadside, May 16, 2009
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