Romero Macho

• Scientific Name: Pectis Linifolia V.Linifolia
• Common Name: Romero Macho
• 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=115
• Habitat: Canyons, rocky slopes
• Life Form: Forb, annual
• Leaf Description: Opposite, simple, entire, setaceous
• Flower Color: Yellow and purple or magenta or lavender or violet
• Flowering Period: Aug. and Sept.
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Family: Asteraceae (sunflower family)