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Encelia farinosa x E. frutescens

Brittlebush Rayless Encelia hybrid

Life form2, 3: shrub, low
Habitat: bajadas, rocky slopes, washes
leaf presence3: leaves usually present
leaf arrangement3: alternate
leaf format3: simple
leaf shape3: ovate
leaf surface3: rough or hairy or shiny or smooth
leaf margin3: entire
Flower color2: yellow
Flowering period2: Nov. to May
Armament2, 3: spineless
Family1, 2, 3: Asteraceae (sunflower family)
Conserved or Obsolete Family1: Compositae (composite family)
Status: rare
Locations where collected or observed:
      Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
      Tinajas Altas area
      Barry M. Goldwater Range

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