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Perityle ajoensis

Ajo Rock Daisy

Life form2, 3: forb, perennial
Habitat: rocky slopes, mountains, canyons
leaf presence3: leaves usually present
leaf arrangement3: opposite and alternate
leaf shape3: triangular to orbiculate
leaf margin3: crenate to dentate
Flower color2: yellow
Flowering period2: spring to fall
Armament2, 3: spineless
Family1, 2, 3: Asteraceae (sunflower family)
Conserved or Obsolete Family1: Compositae (composite family)
Status: rare
Location where collected or observed:
      Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

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