Tuckermannia maritima Nuttall, Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc., n. s. 7: 363. 1841

Perennials, 10–40(–80) cm. Leaf lobes mostly linear, 5–30(–45) × (0.5–)1–2(–4) mm. Heads 1–2(–4+) per stem. Peduncles (8–)15–30+ cm. Calyculi of 7–11+ oblong-deltate to linear bractlets (8–)12–20(–30) mm. Phyllaries 12–13+, lanceolate, 12–20 mm. Ray florets 16–21+; laminae 20–35+ mm. Disc corollas 5.5–7 mm. Cypselae oblong-rectangular, 6–7 mm. 2n = 24.

Flowering Feb–Jun. Coastal bluffs and dunes; 0–100 m; Calif.