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Chaenactis carphoclinia
Chaenactis carphoclinia A. Gray
Pebble Pincushion
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: CHCA
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall, often shorter.
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , YellowBloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , NM , NV , UTAdditional resources
USDA: Find Chaenactis carphoclinia in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Chaenactis carphoclinia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Chaenactis carphoclinia
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff