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Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia
Thymophylla acerosa (DC.) Strother
Prickly-leaf dogweed, Prickleleaf dogweed, Shrubby dogweed
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
USDA Symbol: THAC
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
Prickleleaf dogweed is a small plant, 4–8 inches tall, growing from a woody stem with several branches near the base. It has many slender, sharp-pointed leaves less than 1 inch long. The bright yellow flower heads, less than 1 inch across, are clustered at the ends of short stems.
The dogweeds are strong-scented plants. Just walking through them stirs up a lingering, unpleasant odor.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Bibliography
Bibref 995 - Native Landscaping from El Paso to L.A. (2000) Wasowski, S. and A. WasowskiBibref 248 - Texas Wildflowers: A Field Guide (1984) Loughmiller, C. & L. Loughmiller
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USDA: Find Thymophylla acerosa in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Thymophylla acerosa in the Flora of North America (if available)
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Metadata
Record Modified: 2009-02-21Research By: TWC Staff
