Lactuca graminifolia

A perennial with long, narrow leaves, found along the southern edge of the United States from Arizona to North Carolina.

Basal rosettes near North Percha Creek on the east side of the Black Range, Sierra County, New Mexico, 22 Aug 2009.

Basal rosettes near North Percha Creek on the east side of the Black Range, 22 Aug 2009.

Achenes near North Percha Creek on the east side of the Black Range, 22 Aug 2009.