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Rayless Encelia, Encelia frutescens

The Rayless Encelia is much less common than Brittlebush, Encelia farinosa. While the leaves of E. farinosa are gray-green, the leaves of E. frutescens are a bright green. The flowers may be mistaken for buds until you give them a close look.

Rayless Encelia, Encelia frutescens
Asteraceae

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