Ionactis elegans explained

Ionactis elegans, the Sierra Blanca least-daisy, is a rare North American species in the family Asteraceae. It has been found only in New Mexico in the western United States.^[1]

Description

Ionactis elegans is a small perennial rarely more than 9cm (04inches) tall, with a taproot. The plant usually produces 1-3 flower heads, each with 10-24 white or pale lavender ray flowers surrounding yellow disc flowers.^{[2] [3]}

Notes and References

1. http://bonap.net/MapGallery/County/Ionactis%20elegans.png Biota of North America Program 2014 county distribution map
2. http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=250067003 Flora of North America, Ionactis elegans (Soreng & Spellenberg) G. L. Nesom, Sierra Blanca ankle-aster, least-daisy
3. http://nmrareplants.unm.edu/rarelist_single.php?SpeciesID=46 New Mexico Rare Plants, Ionactis elegans (Sierra Blanca cliff daisy)