Psilactis, Arid Tansy-Aster

• Scientific Name: Leucosyris Arizonica (B.L.Turner & D.B.Horne) Pruski & R.L. Hartmann
• Common Name: Psilactis, Arid Tansy-Aster
• 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=96
• Habitat: Playas, roadsides, disturbed areas
• Life Form: Forb, annual, forb perennial
• Leaf Description: Alternate pinnatifid leaves
• Flower Color: Lavender violet and yellow
• Flowering Period: Jun. To Oct.
• Spines: Spiny leaves
• Rarity: Locally common
• Family: Asteraceae (sunflower family)