''Micropus californicus'' is a plant in the family
Asteraceae which is known by the common name slender cottonweed. Its flowerheads resemble very small cotton balls, often rounded with cottony white hairs forming the
pappus of each seed. The individual plants are known more informally as Q-tips due to their resemblance to the
cotton swabs. It is found mostly in California, and into Oregon and northern Baja California. This plant is a resident of the
vernal pool plant community.
References
* C.Michael Hogan, ed. 2010.
californicus''. Encyclopedia of LifeJepson Manual Treatment
External links
Gnaphalieae
Flora of California
Flora without expected TNC conservation status
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