Marigold
Baileya multradiata, Sunflower family (Compositae)
Flowers: Bright yellow daisy-type flower to 2" wide. Layered petals have 3-part split tips.
Leaves: Grey-green, soft, fuzzy.
Height: Grows to 2' high.
Photographed May 16, near Superstition Mountain..
Typically found in sandy ground, near roadsides, and on slopes.