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).
Uropappus lindleyi. growing in a native plant garden in Camarillo, California (5 April 2013).
Uropappus lindleyi. growing in a native plant garden in Camarillo, California, flower bud and seed head (5 April 2013).
Uropappus lindleyi, seed head on hillside to the south of University Glen, CI, near the crest (28 March 2008).
Uropappus lindleyi, seed heads along the crest of the hillside to the south of University Glen, CI (28 March 2008).
Uropappus lindleyi. growing in a native plant garden in Camarillo, California (4 April 2013).
Uropappus lindleyi. seed head and flowers, growing in a native plant garden in Camarillo, California (3 April 2013).
Uropappus lindleyi, growing in a native plant garden in Camarillo, California (3 April 2013).
Uropappus lindleyi, growing in a native plant garden in Camarillo, California (3 April 2013).
Uropappus lindleyi, seed head, growing in a native plant garden in Camarillo, California (3 April 2013).
Uropappus lindleyi, seed heads, growing in a native plant garden in Camarillo, California (5 April 2013).