| Flower: | Dandelion, Desert | | Family: | Sunflower | | Genus / Species: | Malacothrix glabrata | | Notes: | The Desert Dandelion can be distinguished from other similar flowers by a reddish spot in the center of the flower head of young blossoms. | | Photo: | 
Salton Sea, Colorado Desert - - - March 15, 2005 | | Guide: | Pacific States Wildflowers by Niehaus & Ripper / North American Wildflowers by Spellenburg |
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