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USDA lists 5 varieties of which two are found in WA state
var. exaltatus: (Columbia Ragwort)western NA
var. integerrimus: (Lambstongue Ragwort) Rocky Mtns.
var. major: (Lambstongue Ragwort) OR, CA, NV
var. ochroleucus: (Paleyellow Ragwort) northwest NA (WA) Note white ray flowers.
var. scribneri: (Scribner's Ragwort) MT, SK

east WA, Columbia River Gorge (CRG)
TRAIL: Spokane, Dog Creek
HABITAT: Montane forest (near creek)
ELEVATION: 50 m (160 ft.)
BLOOM TIME: 20-MAY; 11-MAY