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Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia
Stenotus acaulis (Nutt.) Nutt.
Stemless Goldenweed, Stemless mock goldenweed
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
USDA Symbol: STAC
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
Numerous nearly leafless stalks, each topped with 1 yellow flower head, growing from dark green, erect, stiff leaves in dense tufts or mats.
The very similar Thrift Goldenweed (S. armerioides), found from Montana south to Arizona and New Mexico, and east to Nebraska, can be distinguished by the round tips on its bracts.
Bloom Information
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , AugDistribution
USA: AZ , CA , CO , ID , MT , NV , OR , UT , WYNative Distribution: Southeastern Oregon south along eastern slopes of Sierra Nevada, east to central Idaho and Colorado, and northeast to southwestern Montana and central Canada.
Native Habitat: Dry open places from foothills to fairly high elevations.
USDA Native Status: L48(N)
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Santa Barbara, CA
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Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff
