Euphrosyne nevadensis
Nevada wormwood
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Herb · Native
Conservation status: CNPS 4.3
Euphrosyne nevadensis (Nevada wormwood) is a native California herb in the Asteraceae family, recognized by . Distinguished by high elevation trans-Sierra habitat and ill-scented nature.
Nevada wormwood is a California native annual found in the southeastern desert regions in alkaline sandy plains, washes, desert scrub, and pinyon/juniper woodland at elevations of 1,200 to 2,100 meters. Flowering from May to October, this ill-scented plant produces yellow flowers in scattered heads with involucres 2 to 3 millimeters in diameter. Growing with yellow stems from a stout taproot, it reaches moderate heights with distinctive foliage. Its leaves are typically 1 to 2 pinnately lobed, with narrow ovate to linear lobes 1 to 1.5 millimeters wide, covered in strigose hairs and dotted with glands. The fruit is smooth or slightly warty, measuring 1.5 to 2 millimeters long.
Identification and appearance
Key characters: Geographically isolated with 0 sympatric species. Distinguished by high elevation trans-Sierra habitat and ill-scented nature.
Habitat and range
Habitat: Alkaline, sandy plains, washes, desert scrub, pinyon/juniper woodland
Elevation: 1200-2100 m
California counties: Inyo, Mono
Outside California: western Nevada
Bloom period
Euphrosyne nevadensis blooms May-Oct.
Conservation status
CNPS 4.3
Frequently asked questions
Is Euphrosyne nevadensis native to California?
Yes. Euphrosyne nevadensis is native to California (recorded as native).
When does Euphrosyne nevadensis bloom?
Euphrosyne nevadensis blooms May-Oct.
Where in California does Euphrosyne nevadensis grow?
Euphrosyne nevadensis occurs in Inyo, Mono, at elevations of 1200-2100 m.
What plant family does Euphrosyne nevadensis belong to?
Euphrosyne nevadensis is in the Asteraceae family, genus Euphrosyne.
Is Euphrosyne nevadensis rare or endangered?
Euphrosyne nevadensis carries California Rare Plant Rank 4.3, state rank S3.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CNPS Rare Plant Inventory · Index of California Plant Names · CalPhotos · CDFW CNDDB
Last updated 2026-10-07
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