I looked on the LBJ database but got nada. Have you tried on the Arizona form?

Didn't know there was an AZ forum--any idea where it might be found?

Thanks

Caroline

Never mind, I found the AZ Gardening forum on this site,gracias!

Tanacetum vulgare - tansy, aka golden buttons. Not a native plant but with a very widespread naturalized distribution. Many consider it to be a weed.

Thanks so much for your answer--I like these plants so I will call it a wildflower!

Some tansies around here can develop a scary root system. They died on my land.

The Arizona forum is a very active forum. I lurk there on an occasion.

I am not convinced that these are tanacetum vulgare. A tansy, definitely but maybe annuum? I have this (hateful) weed running amok in my herb beds (vulgare)...and rue the day I was persuaded to plant it.

This is not Tanacetum, vulgare or otherwise.

Check out Oncosiphon piluliferum AKA Globe Chamomile, an Arizona native.

My first thought was a petals chamomile due to the follage. Still not native Arizona even though that site ca;alls it a wildflower. Native to south Africa. Nice plant. I wouldn't mind some seed....hint hint. LOL

I see - Oncosiphon is, as you say, not native to Az. I was mislead by the website.

I looked it up, its also called Stinknet, thats almost as good as Fetid Marigold. I like the looks of it too, wouldn't mind a few seeds.......

This site has Malta star thistle as a wild flower. Should I say more? Good site though but one has to be aware that they do some lumping of wild aliens in with the natives.

Assuming this is Oncosiphon,some people asked for seeds and I would be glad to provide some but have no idea how to get seeds. I'm not a real gardener, just wanted to know the name of this plant that is all over the foothills north of Phoenix.

So if someone could give me a few instructions re how to collect seeds I would be happy to send some off when they are ready.

thanks

Caroline (OP)

Cave Creek AZ

The seeds will be in the ball after it dries up. Take your finger and do a experimental crumble. You will most likely see the seed. If you do it too soon , wait a while longer and try again. I put them in paper backs so they can breath, at least for awhile. I wonder if you can make tea out of it.

Thanks, I'll give it a try and post back with results when I do find some seeds.

If not just mail the dried up balls to people. I am not picky

OK,thanks I will do that when they are ready.

hi caroline - can i get your email address? john smolowe at g mail dot com

Seems I saw that plant when in Albuquerque some years ago, growing along the roadside.

I'm in Scottsdale and the park next to me is covered in these. Did everyone get the seeds they want? If not, I'll be happy to forage, collect & distribute once available.

OOH ooh, I would be interested. I think You can email me through my page. I will;; try sending you a message.