Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences

Heterosperma pinnatum Cavanilles
(Wingpetal)


Family: Asteraceae

Status: Native

Synonyms:
Heterosperma tagetinum Gray

Heterosperma pinnatum is a slender annual with highly dissected leaves with linear segments. There are usually three small oval yellow rays on the rather inconspicous inflorescence, and a small yellow central disc.
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Heterosperma pinnatum, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, Sept. 4, 2007


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