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Gutierrezia elegans
Gutierrezia elegans Al Schneid. & P. Lyon
Lone Mesa Snakeweed
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: GUEL2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Subshrub
Size Notes: Up to about 6 inches tall.
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: COWeb Reference
Webref 74 - Southwest Colorado Wildflowers (2020) Rocky Mountain Biological LaboratoryWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Gutierrezia elegans in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Gutierrezia elegans in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Gutierrezia elegans
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-06-14Research By: CBR