Eucephalus gormanii × Eucephalus ledophyllus

Eucephalus gormanii × Eucephalus ledophyllus is a rare F1 hybrid encountered in the Cascade Mts. of Oregon.  The hybrid is morphologically intermediate between the two parental species E. gormanii and E. ledophyllus and has pink rays.

1-4. Doellingeria gormanii × ledophylla, Semple & Brouillet 7175, Marion Co., Oregon. 1. Whole plant. 2. Upper stems and heads. 3-4. Comparison of shoots and leaves of S & B 7174 (D. ledophylla), S & B 7175 (hybrid), and S & B 7176 (D. gormanii).


Last updated 28 March 2025 by J.C. Semple

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