Goldenweed (4)
The Goldenweeds in the genus Pyrrocoma have reddish stems, bright yellow flowers and leafy phyllaries beneath the flower. Height and life zones differentiate the species.
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Curlyhead Goldenweed Family:
Sunflower (Asteraceae) A robust plant growing 2 to 3 feet high in masses. Similar to Orange Sneezeweed but is distinguished by the single large flower per stem and the large leafy phyllaries.
Flora of North America reference. |
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Tranquil Goldenweed Family:
Sunflower (Asteraceae) Growing to 8" with reddish hairy stems and smooth, lance-shaped leaves up to 6" long; upper leaves clasp the stem. The solitary flower heads are surrounded by leafy hairy phyllaries. Flora of North America reference. |
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Lanceleaf Goldenweed Family:
Sunflower (Asteraceae) Grows 12" to 18" high with erect or leaning red-tinged stems which can be hairy. Leaves are mostly basal, toothed and lance-shaped up to 12" long. The flower heads have 3-4 rows of green pointed phyllaries. Flowers are over 1" across. Flora of North America reference. |
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Plantain Goldenweed Family:
Sunflower (Asteraceae) Grows 3" to 16" high with stems curved upward from the base and few leaves. Leaves and stems have woolly hairs. Leaves are mostly basal, toothed, narrow and lance-shaped up to 6" long. The flower heads are solitary and have 2 series of narrow, green unequal phyllaries. Flowers are less than 1" across. Flora of North America reference. |
