Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Chaenactis stevioides Hooker & Arnott
(Desert Pincushion)
Family: Asteraceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
None
Chaenactis stevioides has pinnately lobed leaves and radiate flowerheads that appear discoid. The peripheral florets are enlarged and bilaterally symmetric. The foliage is grayish-cobwebby. The phyllaries are stalked-glandular. Chaenactis stevioides is found in generally drier scrubby areas.
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Chaenactis stevioides, photo Andrew Tree, Ridge Road south of Silver City, May 6, 2024
Chaenactis stevioides, flowerheads, photo Andrew Tree, Ridge Road south of Silver City, May 6, 2024
Chaenactis stevioides, flowerhead, photo Andrew Tree, Ridge Road south of Silver City, May 6, 2024
Chaenactis stevioides, foliage, photo Andrew Tree, Ridge Road south of Silver City, May 6, 2024
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