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Chaenactis carphoclinia (Pebble pincushion)
Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia

Chaenactis carphoclinia

Chaenactis carphoclinia A. Gray

Pebble Pincushion

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: CHCA

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: 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 , Yellow
Bloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun

Distribution

USA: AZ , CA , NM , NV , UT

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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