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Perityle gilensis var. gilensis
Perityle gilensis (M.E. Jones) J.F. Macbr. var. gilensis
Gila Rockdaisy
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s): Laphamia gilensis
USDA Symbol: PEGIG
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Subshrub
Size Notes: Up to about 16 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: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: AZWeb Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Additional resources
USDA: Find Perityle gilensis var. gilensis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Perityle gilensis var. gilensis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Perityle gilensis var. gilensis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-12-30Research By: TWC Staff