Malacothrix genus --- Aster subfamily 1
Fendler's desertdandelion (Malacothrix fendleri) -- in April -- Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument, NM yellow & orange
smooth desertdandelion (Malacothrix glabrata) -- in March -- Palo Verde, southern California yellow & orange
smooth desertdandelion (Malacothrix glabrata) -- in March -- Death Valley National Park, CA yellow & orange
Torrey's desertdandelion (Malacothrix torreyi) -- in May -- Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, CO