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Geraea canescens

DESERT SUNFLOWER

Asteraceae
Sunflower family

Geraea canescens © Bill Ratcliffe


Annual, 4–31" (1–8 dm).
This sweet-scented species provides the most magnificent floral show in the desert.
Flowers yellow.
Blooming February–May, October–November.
Sandy desert soils.
Elevation < 4250' (1300 m).
Desert Province.
Desert Wild Flowers p. 286 285 # 689
A Flora of Southern California p. 169 168 A
The Jepson Manual p. 270 273

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Last modified: February 2, 2009





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