Baileya multiradiata

Desert Marigold

A member of the Asteraceae, the Composite Family

Habit, in bloom.

Along Ivanpah Road southeast of railroad tracks.
16 April 2005.

Photograph copyright © Gena Zolotar, used with permission.



Habit, in bloom.

Along Morning Star Mine Road near Ivanpah Road.
17 April 2005.

Photograph copyright © Gena Zolotar, used with permission.



Inflorescence.

Along Lanfair Road, about 3 miles south of end of pavement, ca. 2900 feet elevation.
23 March 2008.

Photograph copyright © Lee Dittmann.



Inflorescence, bent down to show the green fuzzy bracts (phyllaries)
at the base of the flowers.

Same plant as in prior image.
23 March 2008.

Photograph copyright © Lee Dittmann.



Foliage detail.

Same plant as in prior images.
23 March 2008.

Photograph copyright © Lee Dittmann.



Inflorescences and foliage.

Same plant as in prior images.
23 March 2008.

Photograph copyright © Lee Dittmann.



Habit, in bloom.
Tape measure extended 17 inches.

Same plant as in prior images.
23 March 2008.

Photograph copyright © Lee Dittmann.



Habitat; Lanfair Road and Vontrigger Hills in background.

Same plant as in prior images.
23 March 2008.

Photograph copyright © Lee Dittmann.


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