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Agoseris aurantiaca

Burnt Orange Dandelion
Agoseris aurantiaca

Family: Sunflower (Asteraceae)
AKA: Orange Agoseris, Orange Mountain Dandelion
Photo taken on: July 25, 2004
Location: Lily Lake Trail, GV, CO
Life Zones: Foothills to subalpine
Habitat: Meadows, woods

Grows to 2 feet high hidden amongst grasses with long strap-like leaves. Flower heads closely resemble the Common Dandelion.  Flowers are usually orange, but sometimes yellow, pink, red, lavendar, or white. arrow

Flora of North America reference.

Agoseris aurantiaca

Red & Orange Flowers