Eastern Mojave Vegetation Inflorescence of Coll. No. 1300, Symphyotrichum falcatum  
 

 

Home Page
If you have a question or a comment about this photograph you may write to me at: tas4@schweich.com I sometimes post interesting questions in my FAQ, but I never disclose your full name or address.
  Asteraceae Symphyotrichum falcatum
Scanned 22 January 2016.

Coll. No. 1300, 23 Sep 2015, characters observed: Perennial herb, to 40 cm., scabrous throughout; Leaves, basal, unknown, cauline, alternate, sessile, 32 mm. × 2.7 mm. wide, linear-oblanceolate, entire, tip spinulose, gradually reduced above; Inflorescence, extended panicle; Involucre, 5 mm. × 4.5 mm. wide; Phyllaries, in 4 graduated series, 3-5 mm. × 0.8 mm. wide, chartaceous below, green above, elliptical, tip spinulose except innermost; Receptacle, epaleate; Flowers of 2 kinds, Rays, pistillate, corolla, tube 2.5 mm. + laminae 5 mm. × 1.3 mm, white spatulate; Disk flowers, corolla, 4 mm., some rose to purple, some yellow; Pappus, capillary bristles, 4.5 mm.; Cypsela, 1 mm., hairy.

Article records that use this photograph:

Other photos about Species - Asteraceae or Symphyotrichum falcatum.

 


[Home Page]

Date and time this page was prepared: 4/27/2024 3:36:32 PM