Pinaropappus roseus
(White Rock-lettuce)
Pinaropappus roseus, Seminole Canyon State Park, Val Verde Co. 6723/6746
Pinaropappus roseus, Seminole Canyon State Park, Val Verde Co. 6812
Pinaropappus roseus, Abilene State Park, Taylor Co. 8988
Pinaropappus roseus, Seminole Canyon State Park, Val Verde Co. 6809
Pinaropappus roseus, Abilene State Park, Taylor Co. 8991
Pinaropappus roseus, Pace Bend Park, Travis Co. 1924
| Scientific Name | Pinaropappus roseus | USDA PLANTS Symbol | PIRO |
| Common Name | White Rock-lettuce, White Dandelion | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 38251 |
| Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Dry, rocky, calcareous (limestone) soils. Plant: Erect perennial 6 to 18 inches tall. Leaves: Usually crowded at base, narrow leaves 1-1/2 to 4 inches long and up to 1/2-inch wide, oblanceloate; edges entire or somewhat toothed; a few smaller leaves along stems. Inflorescence: Single flower heads on each stem, about 1-1/2 inches in diameter, white to lavender-white ray florets, yellow centers. Bloom Period: April and May. References: "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist and "Wildflowers of Texas" by Michael Eason. |
BONAP Distribution Map Map Color Key | Texas Status: Native |
Banner photo of Castilleja indivisa and Lupinus ssp. taken along FM 1323 north of Johnson City, Blanco County
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