Dogweed
Dyssodia papposa
Family:
Sunflower (Asteraceae)
AKA:
Fetid Marigold
Photo taken on:
September 3, 2009
Location:
White Rock, NM
Life Zones:
Plains to foothills
Habitat:
Disturbed areas, roadsides
Grows to 1' with a disagreeable odor when crushed. Leaves are deeply divided. Flower heads have only a few ray flowers.
Flora of North America reference.