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Chaenactis fremontii (Pincushion flower)
Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia

Chaenactis fremontii

Chaenactis fremontii A. Gray

Pincushion Flower

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: CHFR

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 16 inches 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 , Pink
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May

Distribution

USA: AZ , CA , NV , UT

Additional resources

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

Metadata

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

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