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Machaeranthera gracilis (Slender goldenweed)
McCarver, Holland

Machaeranthera gracilis (Nutt.) Shinners

Slender goldenweed, Grass-Leaf Tansy-Aster

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

Synonyms: Haplopappus gracilis

USDA Symbol: MAGR10

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

This flower makes up in numbers what it lacks in size. Sometimes it covers large areas, 1 or 2 acres, with its bright yellow flowers. It grows 10–15 inches tall, with many narrow leaves, 1/8–1/4 inch long, the lower ones shallowly toothed. The stiff branches, 1–3 inches long, are on the upper half of the main stem, with 1 flower head at the end of each. Each flower head, 1/2–3/4 inch across, has 20–30 ray flowers and many disc flowers.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Size Notes: Grows 10–15 inches tall.
Fruit:
Size Class: 0-1 ft. , 1-3 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov

Distribution

USA: AZ , CA , CO , ME , NM , NV , NY , TX , UT
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Bibliography

Bibref 248 - Texas Wildflowers: A Field Guide (1984) Loughmiller, C. & L. Loughmiller

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Machaeranthera gracilis in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Machaeranthera gracilis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Machaeranthera gracilis

Metadata

Record Modified: 2009-02-12
Research By: TWC Staff

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