Desert Fleabane

• Scientific Name: Erigeron Lobatus
• Common Name: Desert Fleabane
• 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=76
• Habitat: Valleys, bajadas
• Life Form: Forb, annual
• Leaf Description: Alternate pinnate
• Flower Color: Violet or lavender and yellow
• Flowering Period: Feb. to May
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Spotty, widespread
• Family: Asteraceae (sunflower family)