Chaenactis fremontii, with the common names Frémont's pincushion and desert pincushion, is a species of annual wildflower in the daisy family. Both the latter common name, and the specific epithet are chosen in honor of John C. Frémont.[1]
Chaenactis fremontii may branch to extend many tall, almost naked stems. The sparse leaves are somewhat fleshy, long and pointed. Atop each erect stem is an inflorescence bearing usually one but sometimes more flower heads, each with plentiful, densely packed disc florets. There may be very large ray florets around the edge of the discoid head. The flowers are white or very light pink.[5][6]
References
^Michael L. Charters. "Botanical Names: F". California Plant Names: Latin and Greek Meanings and Derivations. Sierra Madre, CA. Retrieved September 24, 2009.
^Sullivan, Steven. K. (2018). "Chaenactis fremontii". Wildflower Search. Retrieved 2018-07-06.
