Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Stephanomeria thurberi Gray
(Thurber's Wire Lettuce)
Family: Asteraceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
Lygodesmia thurberi (Gray) Shinners
Ptiloria thurberi (Gray) Green
Stephanomeria thurberi has a light pink inflorescence made up of all ray flowers. There are more than 10 flowers
per flowerhead compared to less than eight usually with Stephanomeria pauciflora. Stephanomeria thurberi is found in
disturbed areas in town.
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Stephanomeria thurberi, photo Russ Kleinman & Bill Norris, Silver City, May 19, 2009
Stephanomeria thurberi, inflorescence, photo Russ Kleinman & Bill Norris, Silver City, May 19, 2009
Stephanomeria thurberi, leaves, photo Russ Kleinman & Bill Norris, Silver City, May 19, 2009
Stephanomeria thurberi, closeup of inflorescence, photo Russ Kleinman & Bill Norris, Silver City, May 19, 2009
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