ASTERACEAE

Calyptocarpus vialis

Common Name:  Straggler Daisy, Prostrate Lawn-flower

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leaves and heads head--the heads of Calyptocarpus vialis are some of the smallest that have both disk and ray flowers!
leaves--are these leaves opposite or alternate?  Also, notice the hairs covering the leaves. leaf undersides--what kind of leaf shape and margin are present?
 
habit--Calyptocarpus spreads by rhizomes, and can occupy large areas if conditions permit!