Enceliopsis covillei

(A. Nelson) S. F. Blake

J. Wash. Acad. Sci. 21: 334. 1931.

Common names: Panamint daisy
Endemic
Basionym: Helianthella covillei A. Nelson Bot. Gaz. 37: 273. 1904
Synonyms: Enceliopsis argophylla var. grandiflora Jepson
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 21. Treatment on page 113. Mentioned on page 112.

Perennials, 15–80(–100+) cm; herbage silvery, hairs fine, ± appressed. Leaves: petioles winged, wings merging with blades; blades rhombic or widely elliptic, 4–10 × 2–8 cm. Peduncles 30–100 cm. Involucres 18–30 mm. Phyllaries in 4–6 series, lanceolate to ovate, apices acuminate. Ray florets 20–35; corollas light yellow, laminae 30–50 mm (1.5–2 times disc diams.). Cypselae ± 10 × 6.5 mm, glabrous or puberulent; pappi of 2 awns ± 1 mm (plus minute scales). 2n = 36.


Phenology: Flowering Apr–Jun.
Habitat: Stony hillsides, canyons
Elevation: 400–1300 m

Discussion

Selected References

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Lower Taxa

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