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Origin:
Native
Life Cycle:
Biennial Similar Species: Grrindelia arizonica
General Desc:
Grows several feet high and wide in a bushy shape with numerous bright yellow to orange flower heads which often have fairly erect ray flowers. Flowers release a strange and strong medicinal smell.
Identification notes: Biennial; stems smooth; leaves alternate, pinnately lobed, margins toothed, stem leaves glandular; flower heads yellow to orange, in loose, rounded clusters, ray flowers only, bracts have erect tips; some sources treat as variation of G. arizonica.
Height:
1/2 to 1-1/2 feet
Habitat Description: Open, rocky slopes, mesas, ridges, canyons, fields, stream banks. Old fields, forest/woodland, forest edge and conifer.
Plant Communities:
Pinyon Juniper Woodland, Montane Conifer Forest, Riparian, Disturbed Areas
Elevation: 5000 - 6000 feet
Color:
Yellow to orange
Shape:
Daisy or dandelion-like not in clusters
Tubular:
N
Flowering Period:
Jul - Sep
Description:
Several to numerous flower heads; yellow to orange ray florets up to 1/2 inch in length; flower heads are 1/2 to 2-3/4 inches wide; bracts of heads gummy and strongly curled; resin covering the flowers and flower buds are thick and milky.
Leaf Color:
Pale green
Leaf Type:
Simple
Leaf Shape:
Narrow
Leaf Margin:
Toothed
Leaf Attachment:
Alternate
Leaves Clasp:
N
Hairs:
No
Spines:
N
Leaf Description:
Several stems from same base; narrow, linear leaf blades, 1 to 2-3/4 inches long; edges irregular and finely slashed; pale green, smooth. deep narrow irregular segments
Fruit Color: Brown
Fruit Type: Achene
Fruit Notes: Single-seeded; 1/16 to 1/4 inch long; does not open when dispersed.
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