Malacothrix genus --- Aster subfamily 1
Fendler's desertdandelion (Malacothrix fendleri) -- in April -- Aguirre Springs NRA, NM yellow & orange NM-S
smooth desertdandelion (Malacothrix glabrata) -- in March -- Palo Verde, CA yellow & orange CA-S
smooth desertdandelion (Malacothrix glabrata) -- in March -- Death Valley National Park, CA yellow & orange CA-DVNP
Torrey's desertdandelion (Malacothrix torreyi) -- in May -- Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, CO