Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Perityle coronopifolia Gray
(Perityle, Crowfoot Rock Daisy)
Family: Asteraceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
None
Perityle coronopifolia is a small herb with dissected leaves and a relatively large yellow disc compared to the
white rays. It is found in small numbers in the Gila National Forest growing out of rock walls in mid-elevations.
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Perityle coronopifolia, photo Russ Kleinman & Kelly Kindscher, Mogollon Mtns., Mineral Creek, July 7, 2007
Perityle coronopifoia, inflorescence, photo Russ Kleinman & Kelly Kinscher, Mogollon Mtns., Mineral Creek, July 7, 2007