Erigeron barbellulatus, commonly known as shining fleabane, is a species of fleabane in the family Asteraceae.Jepson: Erigeron barbellulatus
Distribution The small plant is endemic to northeastern California, in the Sierra Nevada, from Lassen County south to Tulare County.Calflora taxon report, University of California, Erigeron barbellulatus − E. Greene It is found on gravelly and rocky slopes, at elevations of , from sagebrush/pine to Sierra Nevada subalpine zone forest habitats.
Description Erigeron barbellulatus is a small perennial herb up to 15 cm (6 inches) tall.
One plant usually produces only one flower head, with 15–35 white, lavender, or blue ray florets surrounding numerous small disc florets.Flora of North America, Erigeron barbellulatus Greene, Shining fleabane Greene, Edward Lee 1895. Erythea 3(4): 65
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Calflora Database: Erigeron barbellulatus (Shining daisy, Shining fleabane) Jepson eFlora (TJM2) treatment of Erigeron barbellulatus USDA Plants profile for Erigeron barbellulatus (shining fleabane) UC Photos gallery: Erigeron barbellulatus