Status: Native
Synonyms:
Townsendia sericea Hooker
Townsendia exscapa is a common early spring blooming perennial from a thick rootstock. It is found on dry
hillsides and embankments. The ray flowers are white and the disc is yellow. The flowerheads
are stemless as the name suggests, and seem to be sitting directly on the ground or on
the sparse oblanceolate foliage.
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Townsendia exscapa, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Georgetown Road, Mar. 29, 2008
Townsendia exscapa, closeup of inflorescence, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City Range, Bear Mountain Road, April 6, 2009
Townsendia exscapa, 2x macro of disc achene with pappus of numerous bristles, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City Range, Bear Mountain Road, April 8, 2009
Townsendia exscapa, growth habit, photo Walt Szymanski & Richard Felger, Gomez Peak, April 6, 2010
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