Heterotheca shevockii

Heterotheca shevockii (Semple) Semple is native to a small area of southern California.  It is distinguished by its tall stems and lanceolate-triangle upper stem leaves with often inrolled margins. The species is named in honor of James Shevock, who first discovered the species.

Heterotheca shevockii fig-50semple 1996

Last revised 6 May 2025 by J.C. Semple

© 2025 J.C. Semple, including all photographs unless otherwise indicated

Heterotheca shevockii Habit (CA. Kern Co.)
Heterotheca shevockii Stem leaves (CA. Kern Co.)
Heterotheca shevockii S 8955 inflor
Heterotheca shevockii S 8955 pappus scales

1-4. Heterotheca shevockii. 1. Large plant, Semple & Chmielewski 8953, Kern Co., California. 2. Mid stem leaves, Semple & Chmielewski 8955, Kern Co., California. 3. Inflorescence, S & Ch 8955. 4. Short outer whorl of pappus scales, S & Ch 8955.