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Presidio of San Francisco
Dune Tansy
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| Will Elder, NPS |
| Dune Tansy emerges from the dunes at Crissy Field. |
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Origin Of Genus Name: Tanacetum is Latin for "immorality."
Presidio Locations: Found on active coastal dunes.
Range In State: California coast.
Description: This native, perennial species has small yellow flowers forming flat-topped clusters and thick, feather-like leaves. Each leaflet has small side branches. The Dune Tansy --also known as Camphor Tansy-- is aromatic and can grow 4-16 inches high. Blooms June to August.
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Did You Know?
In the aftermath of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, nearly 250,000 people were left homeless. The Army responded quickly, establishing refugee camps on the Presidio and organizing relief efforts.
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Last Updated: January 18, 2008 at 17:24 EST |
