Picradeniopsis multiflora
many-flowered bahia
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Conservation status: CNPS 2B.3
Picradeniopsis multiflora (many-flowered bahia) is a native California perennial in the Asteraceae family, recognized by Range edge species - genus primarily southwestern US and Mexico, barely reaching California in southeastern mountains.
Many-flowered bahia is a rare (CNPS 2B.3) California native perennial found in the southeastern Desert Mountains including Clark and New York Mountains in desert scrub and woodland at elevations of 1,500 to 2,300 meters. Flowering from August to October, this plant produces yellow flowers in discoid heads with green centers and often red or yellow margins. Growing with decumbent or erect stems 3 to 25 centimeters tall that are initially glandular and strigose, it develops a distinctive growth pattern. Its leaves are intricately dissected with thread-like lobes less than one millimeter wide, spreading 2 to 4 centimeters across. The fruit is small, 3 to 4 millimeters long, typically black or brown with short pappus scales.
Identification and appearance
Key characters: Range edge species - genus primarily southwestern US and Mexico, barely reaching California in southeastern mountains
Habitat and range
Habitat: Dry, sandy soils, desert scrub and woodland
Elevation: 1500-2300 m
Outside California: to Colorado, Texas, northern Mexico, South America
Bloom period
Picradeniopsis multiflora blooms Aug-Oct.
Conservation status
CNPS 2B.3
Frequently asked questions
Is Picradeniopsis multiflora native to California?
Yes. Picradeniopsis multiflora is native to California (recorded as native).
When does Picradeniopsis multiflora bloom?
Picradeniopsis multiflora blooms Aug-Oct.
What plant family does Picradeniopsis multiflora belong to?
Picradeniopsis multiflora is in the Asteraceae family, genus Picradeniopsis.
Is Picradeniopsis multiflora rare or endangered?
Picradeniopsis multiflora carries California Rare Plant Rank 2B.3, state rank S2S3.
What habitat does Picradeniopsis multiflora grow in?
Picradeniopsis multiflora grows in Dry, sandy soils, desert scrub and woodland.
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 2026-10-06
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