Flora of North America species comparison

arachno-villous (gray to gray-green).

arachno-villous (gray to gray-green).

(0.5–)1–3(–5+) mm.

15–35(–50) mm.

4–5(–7) mm.

7–9(–12) mm.

5–8(–12).

(10–)12–15(–20).

in ± crowded, corymbiform arrays.

in ± loose, corymbiform arrays.

usually glabrous, sometimes gland-dotted;

pappi of 4–6 lanceolate to lance-subulate scales 2.5–3+ mm.

usually glabrous, sometimes gland-dotted;

pappi of 4–5 ± oblong scales 1.5–2 mm.

(2–)3(–5);

laminae 3–4(–6) mm, spreading in fruit.

4–5(–8);

laminae 8–15+ mm, spreading in fruit.

= 32.

= 32.