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Machaeranthera tagetina

Mesa Tansyaster

Life form2, 3: forb, annual
Habitat: disturbed areas
leaf presence3: leaves usually present
leaf arrangement3: alternate
leaf format3: simple
leaf margin3: pinnatifid
Flower color2: violet and yellow
Flowering period2: spring and summer
Armament2, 3: spineless
Family1, 2, 3: Asteraceae (sunflower family)
Conserved or Obsolete Family1: Compositae (composite family)
Synonym(s)1: Aster tagetinus
Status: uncommon
Locations where collected or observed:
      Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
      Barry M. Goldwater Range

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