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Monoptilon bellioides

DESERT STAR

Asteraceae
Sunflower family

Monoptilon bellioides © Edge Of Eden


Annual, generally prostrate, often minute, stems < 10" (25 cm).
Leaves alternate.
Flower white to pinkish, with yellow center.
Blooming February–May, September.
Common in washes and on sandy, stony desert plains.
Elevation 650–3900' (200–1200 m).
Desert Province.
Desert Wild Flowers p. 270 269 # 643 
A Flora of Southern California p. 213 209 C
The Jepson Manual p. 319 321

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Last modified: February 2, 2009





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