Hulsea mexicana, the Mexican alpinegold or Mexican hulsea is a rare North American species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.
It has been found only in a small region straddling the border between Mexico and the United States. It grows in northern Baja California and in southern California (Imperial County and San Diego County). It grows in chaparral, yellow pine forests, and open habitats between in elevation.Calflora taxon report, University of California: Hulsea mexicana Mexican alpinegold, Mexican hulsea . accessed 2.2.2013Biota of North America Program 2014 county distribution map The first botanical specimens collected were from the Mexican side of the border.Rydberg, Per Axel. 1914. North American Flora 34(1): 41
Description Hulsea mexicana is an annuals or biennial herb sometimes reaching in height. Most of the leaves are on the stem rather than clustered around the base. One plant will generally produce 3–5 flower heads, each with 20–35 ray flowers surrounding a large number of tiny disc flowers.Flora of North America, Hulsea mexicana Rydberg 1914. Mexican alpinegold
References
External links Jepson Manual Treatment — Hulsea mexicana, University of California /United States Department of Agriculture Plants Profile: Hulsea mexicana Hulsea mexicana — Calphotos Photo gallery, University of California