Erigeron leiomerus, June 13, 2023
Common & scientific name
Rockslide daisy, Erigeron leiomerus
Family
Sunflower, Asteraceae
Location
Ridge above Turkey Rock, 10,900’
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
This cheery lavender and occasionally white daisy has glandular, deep-purple phyllaries and few, small stem leaves (most of its leaves are at the base of the plant, i.e., they are “basal”).