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Tahoka Daisy

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Details & Attributes


Plant Type(s) Annual
Native to Arizona Yes!
Water Needs Low water once established
Sun Full or partial sun
Pollinators Moths and butterflies
Size
In relative feet, width by height
2' - 3'
Flowering Season June - October
Flower Color Purple
Leaf Description Alternate, pinnately incised (deeply lobed), abundant and overlapping along stems.
Fruit A dry single seeded fruit that does not open when mature (achene), topped with bristles.
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Description A widespread annual herb with fern like leaves, it grows low and spreads laterally.