ASTERACEAE

Chaetopappa bellidifolia

Common Name:  Whiteray Leastdaisy

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head--what kind of florets are present here?  Ray florets, disk florets, or both?  These heads are very small! head again, showing recurved ray corollas.  Also notice the purplish tinge to the corollas.  This is typical of Chaetopappa bellidifolia.

habit, showing leaves and heads.  Chaetopappa bellidifolia is a spring-blooming annual. leaves and stems, showing coarse pubescence
 
habit again--this species is a very low-growing annual!