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Small-Headed Sunflower

Helianthus microcephalus

Photo by MickGrant
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38.7415, -83.8444

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Description:

Found this group among some scrub 10 mtrs from the creek bank. Perennial Herb, 3 to 7 ft tall with crown buds and short rhizomes. Stem smooth and glaucous. Leaves: Opposite, lanceolate to lance-ovate. Flowers Ray Yellow.
http://uswildflowers.com/detail.php?SName=Helianthus%20microcephalus

Habitat:

Roadsides and woods.

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