Alpine Goldenweed (2)

Dwarf Goldenweed
Tonestus pygmaeus (Haplopappus pygmaeus)

Family: Sunflower (Asteraceae)
AKA: Pygmy Goldenweed, Pygmy Serpentweed
Photo taken on: July 28, 2007
Location: Cottonwood Pass, CO
Life Zones: Alpine
Habitat: Tundra, gravelly areas

Grows to less than 3" in cushions with a single flower on the stem. Leaves are long and narrow.

Flora of North America reference.

Lyall's Goldenweed
Tonestus lyallii (Haplopappus lyallii)

Family: Sunflower (Asteraceae)
AKA: Alpine Goldenweed, Lyall’s Serpentweed
Photo taken on: August 9, 2008
Location: Cottonwood Pass, CO
Life Zones: Alpine
Habitat: Tundra, gravelly areas

Grows to 5" with erect, leafy, hairy stems and sticky, leafy bracts.

Flora of North America reference.