Fendler's ragwort: Packera fendleri

Overview of the notchleaf groundsel (Packera fendleri, formerly called Senecio fendleri). Known to occur at 7,000–11,000 ft (2134–3353 m) elevation. We observed this plant along the Falls Trail in Bandelier National Monument.
Overview of the notchleaf groundsel (<em>Packera fendleri</em>, formerly called <em>Senecio fendleri</em>).
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Overview of the upper part of the plant (<em>Packera fendleri</em>.
Overview of the upper part of the plant (Packera fendleri. Note the several stems that are very hairy, equal length phyllaries, the yellow ray (7-12) and disk flowers. Littlefield and Burns (2015) note that the Navajo had several medicinal uses for this plant.
Closeup of the flowers of (Packera fendleri. You can really see the disk and ray flowers in this photo.
Closeup of the flowers of (<em>Packera fendleri</em>.
Closer view of the basal leaves of (<em>Packera fendleri</em>.
Closer view of the basal leaves of (Packera fendleri). Note the wooly (hairy) nature of the leaves. Leaves are deeply lobed, almost to the mid-rib.

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