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Amphipappus is a North American genus in the daisy family. It is native to desert regions of the southwestern United States, in southern California, southern Nevada, Arizona, and southeastern Utah. There is only one known species Amphipappus fremontii. It is a shrub up to 60 cm (23. 5 in) tall. The flower heads are yellow and have both ray florets and disc florets. Its rounded clumps are scattered about dry, rocky areas.

Plant type

Shrub

Size

2 ft Tall

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Color

Yellow

Plant communities

Creosote Bush Scrub

Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 1 likely

Confirmed Likely

Sagebrush Checkerspot

Chlosyne acastus