Heterotheca stenophylla
(Sticky Granite Daisy)
Heterotheca stenophylla, Inks Lake State Park, Burnet Co. 6522
Heterotheca stenophylla, Inks Lake State Park, Burnet Co. 6500
Heterotheca stenophylla, Inks Lake State Park, Burnet Co. 5132
Heterotheca stenophylla, Inks Lake State Park, Burnet Co. 6513
Heterotheca stenophylla, Inks Lake State Park, Burnet Co. 5135
Heterotheca stenophylla, Inks Lake State Park, Burnet Co. 6516
Heterotheca stenophylla, Inks Lake State Park, Burnet Co. 5134
Heterotheca stenophylla, Inks Lake State Park, Burnet Co. 5147
| Scientific Name | Heterotheca stenophylla | USDA PLANTS Symbol | HEST3 |
| Common Name | Sticky Granite Daisy, Stiffleaf False Goldenaster | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 37685 |
| Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Habitat: Sandy soils and granite outcrops. Plant: Erect or sprawling perennial 8 to 16 inches tall; multiple brittle, hairy stems with branches near top. Leaves: Hairy-glandular, alternate leaves, 1/2 to 1-1/2 inches long; lower oblanceolate to spatulate and early deciduous; middle and upper leaves mostly linear. Inflorescence: Composite terminal flower heads 3/4 to 1-1/4 inch across subtended by small, linear leaves; 15 to 35 yellow rays and 23 to 55 yellow disk florets in the centers. Bloom Period: April to September. References: "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist, "Manual of Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston and SEINet. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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