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| Scientific Name | Thelesperma megapotamicum | USDA PLANTS Symbol |
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| Common Name | Hopi Tea Greenthread | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. |
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| Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Habitat: Sandy, disturbed soils, from 1000 to 9500 ft. Plant: Erect perennial with several smooth, slender, branching stems 12 to 32 inches tall. Leaves: Along lower half to three-quarters of the stem, opposite, compound once- or twice-pinnately-divided into thread-like segments 3/4 to 1-1/2 inches long. Inflorence: Rayless flower heads about 1/2-inch long on long, smooth peduncles, each with many yellow and/or orange disk florets; phyllaries in two sets, inner ones longer, lanceolate and purple tinged, outer ones at the base of the involucre much shorter. Bloom period: April to October. References: "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi and SEINet. |
BONAP Distribution Map |
Texas Status: Native |
