Fitch Spikeweed

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Plant description

Centromadia fitchii, Fitch's spikeweed or Fitch's tarweed, is a species of North American plants in the tarweed tribe within the sunflower family. It is native to California and southwestern Oregon. Centromadia fitchii is an herb up to 50 cm (20 inches) tall. It produces arrays of numerous yellow flower heads with both ray florets and disc florets.

Plant overview

Plant type

Annual herb

Size

2 ft Tall

Color

Yellow

Natural setting

Plant communities

Foothill Woodland, Valley Grassland

Wildlife supported

Bees

Alternative names

Common names:

Fitch's Tarweed

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