Difference between revisions of "Hecastocleis shockleyi"

A. Gray

Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 17: 221. 1882.

Common names: Prickle-leaf
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Revision as of 19:37, 24 September 2019

Leaves: blades 1–4 cm, bases ± clasping, margins thickened, usually with 3–6 spines 1–3 mm near bases, apices mucronate or acute. Phyllaries usually lanate on margins. Corollas pinkish purple in bud, white at flowering, ca. 10 mm. Cypselae brown, 5 mm; pappi 1–2 mm. 2n = 16.


Phenology: Flowering Apr–Jun.
Habitat: Granite, basalt, and caliche soils, low desert scrub
Elevation: 1700–2000 m

Discussion

Hecastocleis shockleyi is known from southwestern Nevada and adjacent California.

Selected References

None.

Lower Taxa

None.