ASTERACEAE
Pyrrhopappus carolinianus
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heads--the heads that are closed have already been pollinated and are developing fruits | head closeup--this is an example of a head composed only of ray flowers (this kind of head is called a ligulate head) |
basal leaves--Pyrrhopappus is a common lawn weed in Austin (but is still a native plant!) | fruits (actually, all you see here are the hairs that aid in dispersal of the fruits, which are very small) |