Annual Townsend Daisy

• Scientific Name: Townsendia Annua
• Common Name: Annual Townsend Daisy
• References: Felger, R.S. and S. Rutman. 2016. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: Flora of southwestern Arizona. Part 21. Eudicots: Asteraceae-Aster Family. Phytoneuron 2016-77: 1-164. Published 29 November 2016. ISSN 2153 733X
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/77PhytoN-SWArizPt21.pdf#page=151
• Habitat: Disturbed areas, sandy areas, alkali flats
• Life Form: Forb, annual
• Leaf Description: Oblanceolate, simple, entire, smooth
• Flower Color: White or whitish or pink or lavender and yellow
• Flowering Period: Apr. to Oct.
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Rare
• Family: Asteraceae (sunflower family)