''Hazardia'' is a small genus of

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flowering plants in the family

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. Plants in this genus may be called bristleweeds or goldenbushes. ''Hazardia'' is native to the western

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and northwestern

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, including offshore islands in the Pacific. The genus is especially common in

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, and on the Baja California Peninsula in

, with a few species extending into Oregon and Nevada.Greene, Edward Lee. 1887. Pittonia 1(2): 28–30
entirely in English They are short, hardy perennials or small leafy shrubs. Some species have sharply toothed leaves. Generally they bear yellow flowers, with some having ray florets and appearing somewhat daisylike while others have only

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s. The genus was named after amateur botanist

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of Santa Barbara, 1852–1938. ; SpeciesFlann, C (ed) 2009+ Global Compositae Checklist
/ref>The Plant List, ''Hazardia''
/ref> * '' Hazardia berberidis'' -

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* '' Hazardia brickellioides'' - brickellbush goldenweed -

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* '' Hazardia cana'' - island hazardia, San Clemente Island hazardia -

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* '' Hazardia detonsa'' - island bristleweed - Santa Cruz Island * '' Hazardia ferrisiae'' -

* '' Hazardia orcuttii'' -

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* '' Hazardia rosarica'' -

* '' Hazardia squarrosa'' - sawtooth goldenbush - southern

* '' Hazardia stenolepis'' - serpentine bristleweed -

* '' Hazardia vernicosa'' -

* '' Hazardia whitneyi'' - Whitney's bristleweed -

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References

External links

Jepson Manual Treatment

United States Department of Agriculture - Plant Profile
Asteraceae genera Flora of North America Flora of Baja California Flora of Baja California Sur Flora of Mexican Pacific Islands {{Astereae-stub