Malacothrix californica is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae known by the common name California desertdandelion. It is native to California, the western margin of Arizona and Baja California, where it may be found especially in the South Coast, Transverse and Peninsular Ranges and the western Mojave Desert.[1][2]
Involucres (8–)10–15 × 5–6 mm. Phyllaries usually 20–26+ in 2-3+ series, (midstripes often reddish) lanceolate to lance-linear or subulate, unequal, hyaline margins 0.1–0.5 mm wide, abaxial faces (of outermost, at least) shaggily piloso-hirsute to arachnose (at least proximally).
It is an annual herb producing a flowering stem up to about 45 centimeters high. The pinnately lobed linear to lance-shaped leaves are mostly located around the base of the plant. The lobes are generally threadlike to linear. The inflorescence is a flower head borne singly lined with hairy-based phyllaries, usually 20 to 26 or more in 2 to 3 or more series. Each bract often has a red midstripe. The 16–20 millimetres (0.6–0.8 in) head bears rings of ray florets, usually yellow to pale yellow, but sometimes white.[2]
Malacothrix californica is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae known by the common name California desertdandelion. It is native to California, the western margin of Arizona and Baja California, where it may be found especially in the South Coast, Transverse and Peninsular Ranges and the western Mojave Desert.
Involucres (8–)10–15 × 5–6 mm. Phyllaries usually 20–26+ in 2-3+ series, (midstripes often reddish) lanceolate to lance-linear or subulate, unequal, hyaline margins 0.1–0.5 mm wide, abaxial faces (of outermost, at least) shaggily piloso-hirsute to arachnose (at least proximally).
Malacothrix californica es una especie de planta herbácea perteneciente a la familia de las asteráceas. Es originaria de Norteamérica.
Es una hierba anual que produce un tallo floral de hasta unos 45 centímetros de altura máxima. Las hojas son lineales en forma de lanza y dentadas, y se localizan principalmente alrededor de la base de la planta. La inflorescencia es un capítulo lleno de brácteas peludas. La cabeza tiene anillos de flores liguladas de 1 o 2 centímetros de largo, generalmente de color amarillo, a veces blanco.
Es originaria de California y Baja California, donde se puede encontrar en muchos tipos de hábitos, como el monte seco, desierto, o valles.
Malacothrix californica es una especie de planta herbácea perteneciente a la familia de las asteráceas. Es originaria de Norteamérica.
Malacothrix californica là một loài thực vật có hoa trong họ Cúc. Loài này được DC. mô tả khoa học đầu tiên năm 1838.[1]
Malacothrix californica là một loài thực vật có hoa trong họ Cúc. Loài này được DC. mô tả khoa học đầu tiên năm 1838.
