Silverpuffs
Uropappus lindleyi
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Annual |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Sun | Full sun, partial shade |
| Pollinators | Bees, butterflies |
| Has Spines | No |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
1-1.5' × 6-9" |
| Flowering Season | March-June |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Minimum Temperature Range | 20-25 °F |
| Leaf Description | Linear, and clustered around the base of the plant |
| Fruit | Skinny black seeds with 5 silvery scales rising from the tip |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Description | Silverpuffs is a small wildflower with a pale yellow, dandelion-like flower, often found in springtime on slopes or wash edges. But the most distinctive aspect of the plant, and the source of its name, is the dramatic silver globe-like seed head that bears a resemblance to a geodesic dome. The fruits are dandelion-like, but less fluffy. The long, dark seeds are tipped with 5 silvery scales arranged in a star-like pattern. This plant is found in almost every county in Arizona, but is less likely to succeed at elevation over about 5,000 feet. |
