Hymenopappus mexicanus

Differing from other discoid Hymenopappus in the area in having leaves that are simple to pinnatifid rather than more highly dissected. Found in the U.S. in western New Mexico and eastern Arizona.

Pseudanthia on the lower part of the Army Trail, west side of the Black Range northwest of the continental divide, 23 Aug 2009.

Pseudanthium on the lower part of the Army Trail, west side of the Black Range, 23 Aug 2009.

Split pseudanthium on the lower part of the Army Trail, west side of the Black Range, 23 Aug 2009.

More pseudanthia on the lower part of the Army Trail, west side of the Black Range, 23 Aug 2009.

Basal rosette on the lower part of the Army Trail, west side of the Black Range, 23 Aug 2009.

A basal leaf on the lower part of the Army Trail, west side of the Black Range, 23 Aug 2009.

Plant habit on the lower part of the Army Trail, west side of the Black Range, 23 Aug 2009.