Malacothrix phaeocarpa Calflora

Distribution by County 5333

Malacothrix phaeocarpa W. S. Davis

Central coast malacothrix, Davis' desertdandelion

Malacothrix phaeocarpa is an annual herb that is native to California.

California Rare Plant Rank: 4.3 (limited distribution).

Record Count by County


Monterey: 3	San Luis Obispo: 24	Santa Barbara: 15	Ventura: 3

Suggested Citation

Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals, including the Consortium of California Herbaria. [web application]. 2026. The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/ (Accessed: 01/13/2026).