Amsinckia

Amsinckia tessellata is a species of fiddleneck known by the common names bristly fiddleneck and devil's lettuce. It is native to much of western North America from British Columbia to many California habitats, and to New Mexico, Sonora, and Baja California. It is a common plant in many types of habitat, including disturbed areas, deserts, chaparral and woodlands, xeric scrub, and temperate valleys.