©2001-06 Photo by Ken Gilliland

Agosesis grandiflora

Grand Mountain Dandelion
 
Form: Perennial Growth habit: Upright
Size: 1' h x 1' w Deciduous: Evergreen
Flowering Season: Spring Growth Rate: Fast
Flower Color: Yellow Hardiness:  to 7,500'
Exposure: Full sun Cultural Uses:  
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Type: Rocky, Sandy CNPS Status: Not Listed
Family: Asteraceae
Distribution: California Floristic Province (except San Joaquin Valley) Habitat: Grassland, scrub, woodland
 
Wildlife Value: Hummingbirds, butterflies and bees collect nectar from the flowers. Birds eat seeds.
 

Description:

Takes dry or moist places. Daisy-like flowers rise above low foliage.