ASTERACEAE

Helianthus petiolaris Nuttall var. fallax (Heiser) B.L. Turner

Prairie sunflower

Pappi of 2 aristate scales 1.5 - 3 mm long plus 0 - 2 erose scales 0.3 - 0.5 mm long.









Disturbed roadside 5 miles south of Deming, beside Monte Vista Rd. 2.2 miles west of Hwy 11     23 May 2009