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Monoptilon Species, Bristly Desertstar, Desert Star, Mojave Desert Star, Pygmy Daisy

Monoptilonbellioides

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Family

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Monoptilon (mon-OP-ti-lon)

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Species

bellioides (bell-ee-OH-id-ees)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

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Xenomorf

Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | March 2005 | neutral

The flower is about 1/2-3/4 inches in diameter.
The yellow center is made up of tiny separate flowers.
The plant is about ...Read More6-8 inches high.

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Monoptilonbellioides

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