widehead groundsel

Packera eurycephala (Torr. & A.Gray) W.A.Weber & Á.Löve

Packera eurycephala, known as widehead groundsel, is a flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to parts of the western United States, including southern Oregon, northern California, and northern Nevada. This species typically grows in dry, disturbed habitats, especially on serpentine soils.

Description

Packera eurycephala is a member of the Asteraceae family and is commonly referred to as widehead groundsel. It is found in dry, often disturbed environments and is particularly associated with serpentine soils. Its distribution includes regions of southern Oregon, northern California, and northern Nevada. The species was formally described in 1981 and is part of the genus Packera.