title: Ionactis elegans
text: # Ionactis elegans
  
  Ionactis elegans, the Sierra Blanca least-daisy, is a rare North American species in the family Asteraceae. It has been found only in New Mexico in the western United States.
  
  ## Description
  
  Ionactis elegans is a small perennial rarely more than 9 cm (3.5 in) tall, with a taproot. The plant usually produces 1-3 flower heads, each with 10-24 white or pale lavender ray flowers surrounding yellow disc flowers.
  
  