ASTERACEAE
Composite Family
Stephanomeria pauciflora
(Torrey) A. Nelson
Few-flowered wire-lettuce
Pappi of 15 - 20 usually tan bristles plumose on the distal 80%.
Branched woody caudex below ground
Pappus bristles not plumose at the base
Victorio Canyon, east side of the Florida Mountains 1 May 2007