Dean's Stephanomeria, Deane's Wirelettuce
Stephanomeria exigua ssp. deanei
What appears to be Deane's wire-lettuce as seen in sandy outwash soils at the mouth of Henderson Canyon, north of Borrego Springs, California.........March 24, 2011. This seems to be an annual rather than a perennial.
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Close-up images of what appears to be Deane's wire-lettuce as seen in sandy outwash soils at the mouth of Henderson Canyon, north of Borrego Springs, California.........March 24, 2011. Note the numerous glands on the upper stem.
Paul Slichter