Baileya multiradiata

Species category

Flower, Weed

Common name

desert marigold, wooly marigold

Diagnostic characters

Planting unit

AcheneAchene:
A dry, hard, one-chambered, one-seeded indehiscent fruit, as in buckwheat (Fagopyrum) or sunflower (Helianthus). The fruit wall is not united with the seed coat.

Shape

Oblanceolate

Size

  • Length: 2.1–3.5 mm
  • Width: 0.8–1 mm
  • Thickness: 0.8–1 mm

Color

Light brown

Texture

ScurfyScurf:
Having flakes on the surface.

Other structures

Strong or fine longitudinal ribs

Identification notes

Sides of the acheneAchene:
A dry, hard, one-chambered, one-seeded indehiscent fruit, as in buckwheat (Fagopyrum) or sunflower (Helianthus). The fruit wall is not united with the seed coat.
are slightly indented.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Asteraceae

Valid name

Baileya multiradiata Harv. & A. Gray ex A. Gray

Synonyms

Baileya multiradiata Harv. & A. Gray ex A. Gray var. thurberi (Rydb.) Kittell

 Baileya multiradiata.  Scurfy achenes with slightly indented sides.
Baileya multiradiata. Scurfy achenes with slightly indented sides.