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Wildflowers - Downy Paintbrush
 
Downy Paintbrush - Castillega sessiliflora
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Downy Paintbrush - Castillega sessiliflora
 
Roots of paintbrushes can be partially parasitic on roots of other plants.  They can accumulate selenium in soils that have this element.

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Stemless Hymenoxys

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The scientific name for the Stemless Hymenoxys is Hymemoxys acaulis. Acaulis means "stemless" and referes to the leafless stalks which bear the flower heads.
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