Desert-Straw, Desert Wire-Lettuce

• Scientific Name: Stephanomeria Pauciflora
• Common Name: Desert-Straw, Desert Wire-Lettuce
• 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=142
• Habitat: Washes, bajadas, valleys
• Life Form: Forb, perennial
• Leaf Description: Alternate pinnatifid
• Flower Color: Lavender or pink
• Flowering Period: Feb. to Nov.
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Common
• Family: Asteraceae (sunflower family)