XFetid Marigold (Dyssodia papposa)X
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Fetid Marigold (Dyssodia papposa), family Asteraceae (Sunflower/Aster)
It is said that one will smell these plants before seeing them, hence the fetid moniker. We think they smell fine. The aroma carries a spicy overtone that is fresh and distinctive.
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Plant location: Sighted in the Rampart Range (Colorado) on August 14, 2010. GPS coordinates: N39?13.253 W105?10.734 - Elevation: 6740'Plant -
Bloom season: July through October.Foliage -
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