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White Pincushion

Chaenactis artemisiifolia

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33.0069, -117.01

Field Notes

Description:

Plant about 1 foot high with lacy, lobed leaves. The inflorescence is bright white cups with five petals.

Habitat:

Chaparral

Reference Links:

Chaenactis artemisiifolia, Calflora: Chaenactis artemisiifolia

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Spotted for Missions

Mission
Flowers of North America
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Southern California Wildlife
Mission
National Geographic's Great Nature Project
Mission
California's Native Plants
Mission
Living Wild in the Chaparral

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PublishedMay 10, 2014

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