Today's gorgeous daisy.

[usonian]

Cross-posted to Nevilledog's account of the tribute Trey Ganem is paying to the Uvalde victims:
https://democraticunderground.com/100216749453
My tribute to them.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. I have never seen a daisy like this before!

It's gorgeous. Thanks for sharing it.

[usonian]

4. Youre welcome, look up Wyethia or mule-ear daisy.

Imagine my surprise the first time I saw these and the Mariposa lilies after buying the property!

I had never seen either before!

Wyethia are found throughout the west, but if these are Wyethia Elata (the kind with curly leaves) then indeed, most are in Mariposa and Madera counties, some in Fresno county.
https://www.calflora.org/app/taxon?crn=8358

I didn't want to detract from the tribute above, so separately, here is the FUZZ in mule ears.
Petals are just emerging.

The patch that this one is in is curlier and fuzzier than the rest.

It's pretty wonderful all the various plant zones in CA, like your Jacaranda.

[niyad]

2. Just. . .WOW. Thank you so much.

[usonian]

6. You are welcome.

I hadn't realized how concentrated this variety (if it's the Elata) is until I found that map.
https://www.calflora.org/app/taxon?crn=8358
So, it's even more pleasure to share.

[Diamond_Dog]

3. Incredible photo.

[usonian]

7. Caught me by surprise to find these when I moved.

They're NATIVE.
The Deer don't eat them.
Wow!

[brer cat]

5. Great photo, usonian.

I have never seen daisies like that. Gorgeous and most unusual.

[usonian]

8. Thanks. I thought I had seen some complex flowers in my life,

but these dazzled me with their complexity first time I put a lens to them.
Each flower is like a little world.