Many-head desertdandelion

Stems usually 1, erect, branched distally. Distal cauline leaves narrowly triangular, usually pinnately lobed (near bases, lobes 1–2 pairs, narrow). Calyculi of 8–12+, oblong to linear bractlets. Involucres 5–7 × 2–4.5 mm. Phyllaries 12–16+ in 2–3 series. Corollas medium yellow, 5–9 mm; outer ligules exserted 1.5–3.5 mm. Cypselae ± cylindro-fusiform, 0.9–1.5 mm, ribs ± equal. 2n = 14.

Flowering Mar–Jul. Open sandy areas, dunes, between shrubs in chaparral; 0–100 m; Calif.

Subspecies polycephala is known only from San Nicolas Island.