Malacothrix glabrata

Smooth Desert-dandelion

A member of the Asteraceae, the Composite Family

Habit, in bloom.

Off of Ivanpah Road, opposite preserve sign at ca. 2700 feet elevation.

6 April 2008.

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Inflorescence detail.

Same plant as in prior image.

6 April 2008.

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Inflorescence, detail of underside, with bud at lower right.

Same plant as in prior images.

6 April 2008.

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Detail of basal leaves.

Same plant as in prior images.

6 April 2008.

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Flowering habit, with tape measure extended 13½ inches.

Same plant as in prior images.

6 April 2008.

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Habitat.

Same plant as in prior images.

6 April 2008.

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Habitat, with inch tape for scale.

Along Essex Road by preserve entrance sign, at ca. 2175 feet elevation.

23 March 2008.

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Inflorescences.

Same vicinity as prior image.

23 March 2008.

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Inflorescence and bud.

Same vicinity as prior images.

23 March 2008.

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Habitat.

Same vicinity as prior images.

23 March 2008.

Image copyright © Lee Dittmann.

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