Desert Chicory, New Mexico Plumeseed
Rafinesquia neomexicana
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Annual |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Pollinators | Bees, butterflies |
| Has Spines | No |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
1' × 4-6" |
| Flowering Season | March-May |
| Flower Color | White |
| Minimum Temperature Range | 20-25 °F |
| Leaf Description | Clasping to stem, narrow and long |
| Fruit | Hairy achenes (dry single seeded fruit) |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Elevation Range | 200-3500 ft. |
| Description | A fairly common wildflower in southern, central, and western Arizona. The plant has clasping, narrow leaves, and a thin stalk which is capped by a white many-petalled flower like a white dandelion. This species is partial to thin, rocky soil and reliably germinates from seed, but can be prone to rot. |
