Texas
Wildbuds
Thymophylla acerosa
(Pricklyleaf Dogweed)
Thymophylla acerosa, East Contrabando Trails, Big Bend Ranch State Park 4721
Thymophylla acerosa, East Contrabando Trails, Big Bend Ranch State Park 4704
Thymophylla acerosa, East Contrabando Trails, Big Bend Ranch State Park 4707
Thymophylla acerosa, East Contrabando Trails, Big Bend Ranch State Park 4713
Thymophylla acerosa, Grapevine Hills, Big Bend National Park 3547
Thymophylla acerosa, Grapevine Hills, Big Bend National Park 3542
| Scientific Name | Thymophylla acerosa (Dyssodia acerosa) | USDA PLANTS Symbol | THAC |
| Common Name | Pricklyleaf Dogweed | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 505493 |
| Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Dry, rocky, calcareous soils. Plant: Short perennial 4 to 10 inches tall; woody branches from base; strong odor. Leaves: Very narrow, pointed opposite, linear leaves 3/8 to 3/4 inches long. Inflorescence: Composite flower heads about 1 inch across, with 7 to 9 or more yellow rays and 18 to 25 yellow disk florets in the center. Bloom Period: Throughout the year, mostly summer and fall. References: SEINet and Southwest Desert Flora. Note: Previously misidentified; corrected thanks to Chuck Sexton of Austin, TX. |
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Texas Status: Native |
Banner photo of Lupinus ssp. by Rick Capozza, Austin TX
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