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Deinandra pentactis
Deinandra pentactis (D.D. Keck) B.G. Baldw.
Salinas River Tarweed
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s): Hemizonia pentactis
USDA Symbol: DEPE5
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 30 inches tall.
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: CAWeb Reference
Webref 3 - Flora of North America (2014) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Additional resources
USDA: Find Deinandra pentactis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Deinandra pentactis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Deinandra pentactis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2019-02-26Research By: CBR