Corethrogyne filaginifolia var. filaginifolia --- California Aster --- Asteraceae
During wet winter-spring months with new foliage.

Corethrogyne filaginifolia var. filaginifolia --- California Aster --- Asteraceae
This, however, is what it looks like most of the year. Note the flower in the center of this image.

Corethrogyne filaginifolia var. filaginifolia --- California Aster --- Asteraceae
Close up of inflorescence with some dried up heads surrounding a newly opened head.

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