​Slender-leaf Townsend Daisy, Easter Daisy, Common Townsend Daisy,Townsendia leptotes,Sunflower Family (Asteraceae)

Found on sandy slopes and rocky ridges
Seen blooming in April on the north rim of Cañon de Cobre

Townsend Daisies are commonly called Easter Daisies because they bloom early in the season, often around Easter time. Several species can be found in our area. They grow low to the ground in cushions with flowers nestled low among the leaves, sometimes covering them. The Slender-leaf Townsend Daisy has leaves that are slightly hairy, long, narrow and grayish. The large, eye-catching flowers are white or pinkish, and are about one inch across. Traditionally, Townsend Daisies were chewed or an infusion was taken to ease delivery of a baby, dried plants were used as snuff to clear the throat, a decoction of the roots was given to tired horses, and the plant was used ceremonially. Source.

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