(Gypsopila paniculata)
- 12 - 18" tall and up to 16" wide
- Blooms June to October
- Flowers clustered, delicate, white or pink, 5-parted
- Seed capsules egg-shaped, less than 1/10" and blackish
- Leaves opposite, lance-shaped, hairy, 3/4 - 4" long
- Roots up to 12' deep
- Can disperse as a tumbleweed
- Can cause allergic reactions including dermatitis, difficulty breathing, and sinus irritation
Known Distribution
There are few occurrences of this species documented in Colorado. View the known North American Distribution Map.
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