AppearanceHirschfeldia incana is a perennial or annual herb that can grow from 35.4-47.2 in. (90-120 cm) tall.Foliage Basal leaves are 1.6-8.7 in. (4-22 cm) long and ovate to lanceolate. Cauline leaves are oblong to lanceolate, and sessile.Flowers Flower petals are 0.2-0.4 in. (5-10 mm) long with 0.12-0.2 in. (3-5 mm) filaments and 0.04-0.06 in. (1-1.5 mm) anthers. Flowers bloom from April to November.Fruit Fruits are 0.04-0.06 in. (1-1.5 cm) long with 0.12-0.24 in. (3-6 mm) terminal segments. Seeds are 0.04-0.06 in. (1-1.5 mm) in diameter, brown, and ovoid to subglobose.Ecological ThreatHirschfeldia incana can be found in disturbed areas such as along roadsides, canyons, creek bottoms, and dry fields. It is native to the Mediterranean.

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Joseph M. DiTomaso, University of California - Davis, Bugwood.org

Mary Ellen (Mel) Harte, Bugwood.org

Joseph M. DiTomaso, University of California - Davis, Bugwood.org

Joseph M. DiTomaso, University of California - Davis, Bugwood.org

Joseph M. DiTomaso, University of California - Davis, Bugwood.org

Mary Ellen (Mel) Harte, Bugwood.org

D. Walters and C. Southwick, USDA, Bugwood.org

D. Walters and C. Southwick, USDA, Bugwood.org

D. Walters and C. Southwick, USDA, Bugwood.org

D. Walters and C. Southwick, USDA, Bugwood.org

D. Walters and C. Southwick, USDA, Bugwood.org

D. Walters and C. Southwick, USDA, Bugwood.org