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Stephanomeria runcinata
Stephanomeria runcinata Nutt.
Desert Wirelettuce, Sawtooth Wirelettuce
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s): Ptiloria ramosa
USDA Symbol: STRU3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Subshrub
Size Notes: Up to about 10 inches tall.
Flower: Ligulate (strap-shaped) florets.
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink , VioletBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: CO , MT , ND , NE , UT , WYCanada: AB , SK
Web Reference
Webref 3 - Flora of North America (2014) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Additional resources
USDA: Find Stephanomeria runcinata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Stephanomeria runcinata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Stephanomeria runcinata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2019-05-17Research By: CBR