Thelesperma longipes

A plant of lower elevation washes. The phyllaries of the genus, with a large, connate inner row and a much smaller, spreading outer row, are unique in American Asteraceae. Thelesperma megapotamicum has longer, erect petals, leaves with wider (but still quite narrow) lobes, shorter peduncles, and inner phyllaries that are united for a greater portion of their length.

Pseudanthium between Portal and Paradise in the Chiricahuas, 9/4/06.

Plant habit between Portal and Paradise, 9/4/06.

Cauline leaves between Portal & Paradise, 9/4/06.