Desert Dandelion,  Asteraceae (Aster Family) Malacothrix sonchoides  Home       Plant Index      Photo Details  & Description      Utah Range Map

Photo Details 1. flowers and plant, 2. leaves - May 17, 2005 - near Arches National Park, Grand County, Utah - ©Nicky Davis Characteristics Plant grows 2 to 14 inches tall  with short lobed basal leaves and twisting or leaning stems. Yellow flowers have rays only Back to Top