Marcus, Joseph A.
Pyrrhopappus pauciflorus (D. Don) DC.
Smallflower desert-chicory, Texas dandelion, False dandelion
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: Annual Habit: Herb Root Type: Tap Leaf Retention: Deciduous Leaf Complexity: Simple Inflorescence: Terminal
Flower:
Fruit: Size Class: 0-1 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Orange , Yellow
Bloom Time: Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: AZ , AR , FL , LA , MS , NM , OK , TX
Native Habitat: Open grasslands under oak and or juniper canopy, uplands. In all of Texas in prairies, abandoned areas, lawns, and along roadsides. In dry clay or sandy loam soils.
USDA Native Status: L48(N) Growing Conditions
Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist , Dry
Conditions Comments: Not generally cultivated as it is considered a weedy species. Heads are
solitary and open in the morning, closing at about noon. Plant contains milk sap.
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Last Update: 2009-06-24
