Xanthisma grindelioides var. grindeloides
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Plants tufted, 10–35 cm. Leaves evenly distributed along stems, margins usually ciliate, sometimes spinulose-dentate, bristles usually 0.5–1.5 mm. Heads 1 or often 2–5. Peduncles 0.5–2 cm, often bracteate to proximal to heads. 2n = 8.
Phenology: Flowering spring–summer.
Habitat: Gypseous or sandy plains or badlands
Elevation: 1000–2400 m
Distribution
Alta., Sask., Ariz., Colo., Idaho, Mont., Nebr., Nev., N.Mex., N.Dak., S.Dak., Utah, Wyo.
Discussion
Variety grindeloides is known to hybridize with Xanthisma coloradoense in southern Wyoming.
Selected References
None.
Lower Taxa
None.