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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