| Plant: Annual, erect, from taproots, to seven feet tall with many branches on the upper part of the plant. |  |
| Flowers: Numerous white flower heads at ends of branches. |   |
| Leaf: Alternate on stems, linear leaves that taper at both ends, with toothed edges. Lower leaves wither before flowering. Seedlings develop a basal rosette of egg shaped leaves with toothed edges. |   |
| Flowering period: | June to September |
| Can be found here: | Bayview Nature Trail, Big Canyon |
| Native Plant: Yes | Halophyte: No |
| Family Name: Sunflower |
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Date: 10/24/2003
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