Mojave Woodyaster (Xylorhiza tortifolia) is in the Sunflowers, Daisies, Asters, and Allies family (Asteraceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 1,284 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in April.
Nationally it blooms mainly from March to May, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
Conservation status (iNaturalist): G4.
When to photograph Mojave Woodyaster: observations by month (U.S.)
About Mojave Woodyaster
Xylorhiza tortifolia is a species of flowering plant in the aster family, known by the common names Mojave-aster and Mojave woodyaster.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Mojave Woodyaster by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 1,007 | April | Mar–May |
| Nevada | 246 | April | Mar–May |
| Arizona | 21 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Utah | 10 | April | Apr–Apr |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (Sunflowers, Daisies, Asters, and Allies)
black-eyed Susan
Common Yarrow
White Snakeroot
Chicory
Lawn daisy
Philadelphia fleabane
Pearly Everlasting
Blue Mistflower
Photography tips
- Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
- Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
- Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
- Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Mojave Woodyaster?
Nationally, April has the most observations, with the main season from March to May.
Where is Mojave Woodyaster most often seen?
The most observations come from California, Nevada, Arizona.