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Turtleback (Psathyrotes ramosissima)

Photo of Turtleback, Psathyrotes ramosissima

This is a low-growing plant that is perhaps more noticeable for its distinctive wooly blue-green leaves than for its yellow flowers.

Turtleback is a member of the Sunflower Family, Asteraceae.

Closeup photo of Turtleback leaves

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