Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences

Hymenoxys bigelovii (Gray) Parker
(Bigelow's Rubberweed)


Family: Asteraceae

Status: Native

Synonyms:
Actinella bigelovii Gray
Macdougalia bigelovii (Gray) Heller

Hymenoxys bigelovii is a erect perennial of mid to higher elevations. The leaves are mostly basal and grayish in color. The flowerheads are mostly solitary with yellow rays and yellow discs. It prefers dry slopes.
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Hymenoxys bigelovii, photo Russ Kleinman, Mogollon Mtns., Bursum Road, Apr. 19, 2008


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