(Sagebrush False Dandelion, False Agoseris)
Nothocalais troximoides, Hoosier Pass, Park Co. 5417
Nothocalais troximoides, Hoosier Pass, Park Co. 5322
Nothocalais troximoides, Hoosier Pass, Park Co. 5325
Nothocalais troximoides, Hoosier Pass, Park Co. 5331
| Scientific Name | Nothocalais troximoides | USDA PLANTS Symbol | NOTR2 |
| Common Name | Sagebrush False Dandelion, False Agoseris | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 38134 |
| Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Reported in the literature only in far western US and British Columbia at low elevations up to 6200 ft.; images below were taken at about 11,500 ft. west of Hoosier Pass, Park County. Open, rocky areas. Plant: Erect perennial 2 to 18 inches tall, stem (peduncle) somewhat purplish, often with short hairs below head. Leaves: Linear to linear-lanceolate, 3 to 12 inches long, with smooth or often wavy edges. Inflorescence: Solitary heads each with a long involucre, 0.6 to 1 inch long; narrow phyllaries with purplish mid-ribs; 13-90 yellow ray florets with notched tips; the fruiting heads form a dandelion-like ball at maturity. Bloom Period: April to June. References: Flora of North America and Burke Museum of Natural History Note: This could be the wrong ID; it is possible that the plant is N. cuspidata which occurs in Colorado but at much lower elevations. It also bears some resemblance to Agoseris ssp., except for the shape of the leaves and phyllaries. If you can help with the ID, please contact me. |
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Colorado Status: N/A |
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