Wildflowers of Tucson, Arizona
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Sanvitalia abertii - Albert's Creeping Zinnia (Abert's Dome) Sanvitalia abertii - Albert's Creeping Zinnia (Abert's Dome)
Scientific Name: Sanvitalia abertii
Common Name: Albert's Creeping Zinnia, Abert's Creeping Zinnia, Abert's Dome
Flower Color: Yellow rays and green disks
Plant Type: Herb, Annual
Height: To about 10 inches (25 cm) tall
Date Observed: August 27 & September 10, 2005
Notes: The small flower heads have a rounded dome of green disk flowers ringed by rounded, 2-cleft, yellow rays. The paired linear to lanceolate, green leaves usually have 3 prominent lengthwise veins. It blooms from July to October.
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