Plants 4–6(–10) dm. Aerial flowering stems (1.5–)2–3 dm, tomentose. Leaves: petiole 0.5–1 cm; blade oblong-ovate, 2.5–3.5(–6) × 1.5–2(–4) cm, densely white-tomentose on both surfaces or sometimes slightly less so adaxially. Inflorescences compact to rarely open, 2–15 cm wide. Involucres (3–)3.5–4(–5) mm. Flowers 2–2.5 mm. Achenes 2–2.5 mm.

Phenology: Flowering May–Oct.
Habitat: Rocky outcrops and cliffs, coastal scrub communities
Elevation: 0-100 m

Distribution

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Calif.

Discussion

Of conservation concern.

Variety compactum is a rare and localized plant on Santa Barbara and Sutil islands, Santa Barbara County. It is in cultivation, but only in botanical gardens.

Selected References

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Lower Taxa

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