Nicolletia occidentalis A.Gray

Perennials, (5–)10–29 cm (deeply taprooted). Stems erect. Leaf blades 20–70 mm overall, lobes 5–11, ± quadrate to linear, rachis widths mostly 2–3 times lobe widths. Peduncles 2–10 mm. Calyculi of 2–4 bractlets 4–8 mm. Involucres turbinate to cylindric, 14–18 mm. Phyllaries 8–12, linear to ovate. Ray florets 8–12, laminae 4–9 × 2.5–4 mm. Disc florets (30–)60–100+; corollas yellow, purple-tipped, 8–9.5 mm. Cypselae 7–9 mm; pappi: bristles 3–7 mm, scales 6–8 mm. 2n = 20.