The flower heads are 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide and have 3 to 6, rounded, cupped, three-toothed rays. The flowers dry to a papery cream color on the plant. The leaves are grayish green, linear, and opposite. The distinctive stems are fuzzy and greenish white in color.

Santa Catalina Mountains
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
Location: Adjacent to tram road 0.1 mile from Visitor Center
3/27/15

Notes: Agua Caliente Hill 10/20/15
Sabino Canyon 6/3/19 many faded flowers still on plant.

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