Malacothrix foliosa subsp. polycephala

W. S. Davis

Madroño 44: 237. 1997.

Common names: Many-head desertdandelion
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 19. Treatment on page 315. Mentioned on page 316, 317.

Stems usually 1, erect, branched distally. Distal cauline leaves narrowly triangular, usually pinnately lobed (near bases, lobes 1–2 pairs, narrow). Calyculi of 8–12+, oblong to linear bractlets. Involucres 5–7 × 2–4.5 mm. Phyllaries 12–16+ in 2–3 series. Corollas medium yellow, 5–9 mm; outer ligules exserted 1.5–3.5 mm. Cypselae ± cylindro-fusiform, 0.9–1.5 mm, ribs ± equal. 2n = 14.


Phenology: Flowering Mar–Jul.
Habitat: Open sandy areas, dunes, between shrubs in chaparral
Elevation: 0–100 m

Discussion

Subspecies polycephala is known only from San Nicolas Island.

Selected References

None.

Lower Taxa

None.