Prickleleaf Dogweed (Thymophylla acerosa)

   

• Common Names: Prickleleaf Dogweed
• Scientific Name: Thymophylla acerosa (thigh-MOFF-fil-luh ass-ser-ROW-suh)
• Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower Family)
• Geographic Range: Nevada and Utah to western Texas and south into Mexico.
• Description: Perennial herb, fall bloomer with numerous, small yellow flowers.
• Landscape Usage:

Last Update: 18 May 2008