Townsendia grandiflora
(Townsend Daisy)
Family:
Asteraceae (Sunflower)
Townsendia grandiflora
is found on dry hillsides in the foothills. Plants grow to a height of 2 to 6 inches. Large white flower heads face upwards. Phyllaries are slightly to strongly reflexed. Leaves are long and narrow.
Vegetation zone:
Foothills
Time of bloom:
May - August
Origin:
Native
Eastern Colorado Wildflowers