Bigelowia spathulata A. Gray, Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 11: 74. 1876 (as Bigelovia)

Leaves petiolate; blades spatulate, largest (9–)12–25 × 4–16 mm, apices obtuse to retuse. Heads mostly discoid, 8–11 × 5–7 mm. Phyllary midnerves usually evident throughout, subapical resin ducts sometimes present, thickened and expanded apically, subapical herbaceous patches rarely evident. Disc florets 7–15. 2n = 18.

Flowering late summer–fall. Rocky hillsides, canyon walls, rocky outwash slopes; 700–1900 m; Ariz., Calif., Nev., N.Mex.; Mexico (Baja California).