I.D. of a yard weed

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Posted by Bill Leggett on February 19, 2017 at 7:43 PM

I can't find this in the Audubon Guide, my only reference. A single bloom about 1 1/2" on a 12 inch stalk. Any ideas?

Posted by Dennis Plank on February 20, 2017 at 8:54 AM

Did you by chance photograph the leaves, Bill?

Posted by Paul Rebmann on February 20, 2017 at 10:58 AM

Bill,
It looks like it might be Pyrrhopappus carolinianus - Carolina desertchickory aka false dandelion.
http://www.wildflphoto.com/species.php?k=p&id=579
Also similar are the hawkweeds such as queen-devil http://www.wildflphoto.com/species.php?k=p&id=580
Paul