Showy Goldeneye
Heliomeris multiflora
Family:
Sunflower (Asteraceae)
AKA:
Goldeneye, Sunspots
Photo taken on:
September 14, 2010
Location:
Cerro Grande Trail, NM
Life Zones:
Foothills to subalpine
Habitat:
Dry slopes and roadsides
Grows in bushy clumps to 3ft tall with many flowers per plant and narrow leaves. Flowers are almost 2" across. Young flowers are greenish.
Flora of North America reference.