Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

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

Malacothrix fendleri Gray
(Desert Dandelion, Fendler's Desert Dandelion)

Family: Asteraceae

Status: Native

Synonyms:
None

Malacothrix fendleri is plant found in lower elevation sandy soils. It has light yellow ray flowers and no obvious disc flowers.
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Malacothrix fendleri, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Mangas Cyn. Road, May 1, 2007

Malacothrix fendleri, growth habit, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., WD Ranch Road, April 16, 2010

Malacothrix fendleri, going to seed, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., WD Ranch Road, May 5, 2010

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