Spiny Goldenweed,

• Scientific Name: Xanthisma Spinulosum V.Gooddingii
• Common Name: Spiny Goldenweed,
• 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=159
• Habitat: Roadsides, disturbed areas, bajadas, valleys, rocky slopes
• Life Form: Forb, perennial
• Leaf Description: Alternate simple toothed
• Flower Color: Yellow
• Flowering Period: Mar. to Oct.
• Spines: Spiny leaves
• Rarity: Common
• Family: Asteraceae (sunflower family)