Syntrichopappus lemmonii is an annual herb that is native to California, and endemic (limited) to California.
California Rare Plant Rank: 4.3 (limited distribution).
[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)
Calflora:
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[web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California:The Calflora Database
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https://www.calflora.org/(Accessed: 11/21/2024).