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Chaenactis glabriuscula

Chaenactis glabriuscula DC.

Yellow Pincushion

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: CHGL

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Elliptic , Linear
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun

Distribution

USA: CA , MA

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

NPSOT - Williamson County Chapter - Georgetown, TX

Additional resources

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

Metadata

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

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