Ratibida peduncularis
Family: Asteraceae
Plant Description: Perennial, 20-80 cm high, with1- to 2-pinnate divided or lobed leaves, heads solitary 2-5 cm wide, the columnar disk dark brown. Rays yellow, reddish brown, or yellow with reddish brown base. Highly variable.
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Field Identification:
Occurrence: Sandy soils along coast, along streams, and shell deposits near bay shores, showy.
Bloom Period: Spring to Winter
Plant Use:
Key to the species of Ratibida:
- Heads globular, or oblong…………………………………………………….R. tagetes
Heads columnar……………………………………………………………………………………..2
2. Achenes 2.2-2.8 mm long…………………………………………….R. columnifera
Achenes 3.3-5 mm long……………………………………………..R. peduncularis
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