Chaetopappa ericoides

Rose Heath
Chaetopappa ericoides (Leucelene ericoides)

Family: Sunflower (Asteraceae)
AKA: Baby White, Baby Aster
Photo taken on: May 28, 2008
Location: White Rock, NM
Life Zones: Foothills to montane
Habitat: Dry open areas

Grows to 7" in clumps with simple narrow leaves. Petals curl under after rain.

Flora of North America reference.

White/Cream Single Flowers