Hymenothrix loomisii
Proc. Biol. Soc. Wash. 40: 49. 1927.
Endemic
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 21. Treatment on page 387.
Annuals or biennials, 30–70 cm. Phyllaries 8(–12), mostly linear to narrowly oblanceolate. Rays 0. Disc florets 10–20; corollas creamy to bright yellow, mostly 4–4.5 mm, lobe lengths 0.3–1 times throats; anthers yellowish. Cypselae 2.5–4+ mm; pappus scales 3–5 mm. 2n = 24.
Phenology: Flowering summer–fall.
Habitat: Open, often disturbed, places
Elevation: 900–2100 m
Distribution
Ariz., Calif., Nev.
Discussion
Occurrences of Hymenothrix loomisii in California have been geographically scattered, sporadic, and nonpersistent introductions.
Selected References
None.
Lower Taxa
None.