Status: Native
Synonyms:
None
Gaillardia pinnatifida is one of two common Gaillardias in the Gila Wilderness. The rays on Gaillardia pinnatifida are yellow and lack the bright red markings of Gaillardia pulchella. Both species have a dome-shaped red disc. The achenes look like comets.
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Gaillardia pinnatifida, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Mangas Cyn. Road, May 1, 2007
Gaillardia pinnatifida, detail of achenes, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, Oct. 12, 2007
Gaillardia pinnatifida, achenes on receptacle, photo Russ Kleinman, Tyrone Park, Nov. 8, 2008
Gaillardia pinnatifida, closeup of inflorescence, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, April 22, 2009
Gaillardia pinnatifida, being pollinated, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, April 30, 2009
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