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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