Heterotheca grandiflora
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Wikipedia says this is a roadside weed. No kidding. In my tradition of trying to capture plants in various stages through the seasons, I came across this lovely, dried flower-looking thingie (yes, my terminology). Thanks to an instructive set of photos by Zoya Akulova on CalPhotos, I now know those thingies are "receptacle and phyllaries after fruiting". So, I'm wondering how to label this stage, because * fruits/seeds is not quite accurate. Any suggestions? While reading up, I found an excellent compilation of information at The Weed Society of Queensland, even though their descriptors like "infestation" and "unsightly" are not generally used here in its native CA.
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