Hall's Harmonia (Harmonia hallii ) Asteraceae No image available.
Description: Annual, aromatic herb, 2-7 inches (5-18cm) tall. Leaves bristly with thick edges, 1/4 - 1 1/8 inches (.5-3cm) long, and crowded along lower stems. Inflorescence are generally solitary radiate heads, but may be in clusters. The heads contain 8-20 disk flowers, and 3-6 ray flowers with bright yellow, 2-3 lobed petals. The stalks of the flowers are stiff, and mostly 3/8 - 2 inches (1-5cm) long. The fruit are achenes, 1/8 inch (2.8-3.2mm) long. Distribution: Habitat: Serpentine barrens in open chaparral. Elevation 1600 - 2880 feet. Flowering Period: Blooms April - June. Similar Plants: Status: BLM Sensitive, California Native Plant Society List 1B |