Hymenopappus filifolius var. megacephalus

B. L. Turner

Rhodora 58: 227, fig. 36. 1956.

Endemic
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 21. Treatment on page 313. Mentioned on page 312.

Stems 30–70 cm. Leaves: basal axils ± densely tomentose, terminal lobes 5–30 mm; cauline (1–)2–6. Heads 3–10(–14). Peduncles 2–10 cm. Phyllaries 8–12(–14) mm. Florets 25–60; corollas yellowish, 4–7 mm, throats 2–5 mm, lengths 2–5+ times lobes; anthers 3–4 mm. Cypselae 5–7 mm, hairs 1–2 mm; pappi (1–)1.5–3 mm. 2n = 34.


Phenology: Flowering May–Nov.
Habitat: Sands, gravels
Elevation: 300–1700 m

Distribution

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Ariz., Calif., Colo., Nev., Utah.

Discussion

Selected References

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Lower Taxa

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