Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

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

Laennecia schiedeana (Lessing) Nesom
(Pineland Woolwort)


Family: Asteraceae

Status: Native

Synonyms
Conyza schiedeana (Lessing) Cronquist
Erigeron schiedeanus Lessing
Leptilon integrifolium Wooton & Standley

Laennecia schiedeana is an erect, glandular herb. The inflorescence has inconspicuous ray flowers. The glandular leaves are less than 5cm long. Laennecia schiedeana is found in upper elevation forests.
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Laennecia schiedeana, photo Russ Kleinman & Bob Sivinski, San Francisco Mtns., Johnson Canyon, Aug. 14, 2009



Laennecia schiedeana, closeup of stem and leaves, photo Russ Kleinman & Bob Sivinski, San Francisco Mtns., Johnson Canyon, Aug. 14, 2009



Laennecia schiedeana, inflorescence, photo Russ Kleinman & Bob Sivinski, San Francisco Mtns., Johnson Canyon, Aug. 14, 2009


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