Heterotheca sessiliflora ssp. echioides

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Bristly goldenaster

This is a perennial herb which is quite variable in appearance, particularly across its four subspecies. It may be a small clumping or mat-forming plant or grow tall stems to heights exceeding a meter.

It is coated in small bristles or long woolly hairs and it is glandular, particularly around the inflorescence.

The flower head contains long yellowish disc florets and the edge is fringed with yellow ray florets that can be seen July to November.

Lifeform: Perennial

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Ecological Value

Attracts butterflies

Historical Uses

No Historical Uses found.

Distribution

Native to California, from central California to Baja

Elevation

Between 0 and 3609 feet

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Habitat

Dry sandy open places