Wildflowers of Tucson, Arizona
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Calyptocarpus vialis - Straggler Daisy (Prostrate Lawnflower) Calyptocarpus vialis - Straggler Daisy (Prostrate Lawnflower)
Scientific Name: Calyptocarpus vialis
Common Name: Straggler Daisy, Prostrate Lawnflower
Flower Color: Yellow disks and rays
Plant Type: Herb, Perennial
Height: To only 4 inches (10 cm) tall
Date Observed: July 10, 2004
Notes: The flower heads are 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) wide. The dark green leaves are toothed, opposite, oval in shape, and stippled with short, light-colored hairs. The stems root at the nodes, allowing this low-growing, introduced weed to form large patches in lawns.
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