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

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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

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