The flower heads are 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) wide and have toothed rays and pinkish purple stamens. The flowers are followed by seeds with tan, straw-like pappus bristles. The bases of the seed heads are persistent (don't fall off). The leaves are sparse, alternate, bluish green, and narrowly linear in shape. The numerous stems are smooth, slender, wiry, and highly branched.

Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
Location: On right side of road 1/2 mile from Visitor Center.
4/7/15

Notes: Basal leaves in Sabino Canyon on shoulder of tram road 2/21/17

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