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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: AnnualHabit: 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 , PinkBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , NV , UTAdditional resources
USDA: Find Chaenactis fremontii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Chaenactis fremontii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Chaenactis fremontii
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff