Scientific Name

Uropappus lindleyi (DC.) Nutt.

Family

Asteraceae

General

An annual herb that derives its common name from a striking head of seeds and dry fruits (somewhat like a dandelion). This species grows very easily from seeds and re-seeds itself prolifically, making a interesting addition to a native plant garden.

CI

Sometimes locally abundant, observed mostly on north-facing slopes. Seed heads observed by May-June.

References

More on this species at CalFlora.

The Jepson Manual(2012: 438, Uropappus, by Kenton L. Chambers).

McAuley (1996: 254).

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Uropappus lindleyi. growing in a native plant garden in Camarillo, California (5 April 2013).

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Uropappus lindleyi. growing in a native plant garden in Camarillo, California, flower bud and seed head (5 April 2013).

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Uropappus lindleyi, seed head on hillside to the south of University Glen, CI, near the crest (28 March 2008).

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Uropappus lindleyi, seed heads along the crest of the hillside to the south of University Glen, CI (28 March 2008).

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Uropappus lindleyi. growing in a native plant garden in Camarillo, California (4 April 2013).

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Uropappus lindleyi. seed head and flowers, growing in a native plant garden in Camarillo, California (3 April 2013).

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Uropappus lindleyi, growing in a native plant garden in Camarillo, California (3 April 2013).

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Uropappus lindleyi, growing in a native plant garden in Camarillo, California (3 April 2013).

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Uropappus lindleyi, seed head, growing in a native plant garden in Camarillo, California (3 April 2013).

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Uropappus lindleyi, seed heads, growing in a native plant garden in Camarillo, California (5 April 2013).

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