Calflora Taxon Report
Syntrichopappus lemmonii  (A. Gray) A. Gray
Lemmon's syntrichopappus
Syntrichopappus lemmonii is an annual herb that is native to California, and endemic (limited) to California.
California Rare Plant Rank: 4.3 (limited distribution).
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~181 records in California
yellowone or more occurrences
within a 7.5-minute quadrangle
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Genus: Syntrichopappus
Family: Asteraceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Communities: Chaparral, Joshua Tree Woodland
Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + CNPS + PLANTS + POWO
Information about Syntrichopappus lemmonii from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
Commercial availability unknown.
Jepson eFlora

USDA PLANTS Profile (SYLE)

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[Wikipedia] Etymology: The name "Syntrichopappus" derives from a Greek name: "syn" = "joined together", "tricho" = "hair", of the "pappus", which means many bristles fused at the base (however some species have no pappus).[2][4][clarification needed] (link added by Mary Ann Machi)

Suggested Citation
“Calflora - Taxon Report.” The Calflora Database, a non-profit organization. .

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