Heads 20–60. Calyculi: bractlets conspicuous (lengths of at least some to 1/2 phyllaries). Involucres (5–)6–8 mm diam. Phyllaries 5–6 mm, tips black. Ray corolla laminae 5–8 mm.

Phenology: Flowering summer–early fall.
Habitat: Damp and drying habitats in conifer dominated areas, especially road cuts and other disturbed sites
Elevation: 2700–3700 m

Distribution

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Ariz., Colo., N.Mex., Utah, Wyo.

Discussion

Variety kingii hybridizes with S. spartioides (R. I. Ediger 1970).

Selected References

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Lower Taxa

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