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Pisapia, Robert J.

Malacothrix saxatilis

Malacothrix saxatilis (Nutt.) Torr. & A. Gray

Cliff Desertdandelion

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: MASA2

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Subshrub
Flower:
Fruit:

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Pink , Yellow
Bloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec

Distribution

USA: CA

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From the National Organizations Directory

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

Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR

Additional resources

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

Metadata

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

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