Elmer's ragwort (?), budding

July 22, 2022 • Pacific Crest Trail, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest • Okanogan County, Washington

Coordinates: 48.69448,-120.68583 (click for map)
Elmer's ragwort (?), budding (Senecio elmeri) [Pacific Crest Trail, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Okanogan County, Washington]
Filename: 20220722-132006.jpg 4045x3034 pixels, ISO 125, f7.1 @ 1/500 sec
Senecio elmeri

I'm hesitant about the ID because the leaves are toothless, but what else could it be?

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