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Daisy-like Flowers - Narrow Petals - Aster

                 

Asteraceae (Compositae) - Sunflower family
Camphorweed (Golden Aster) Heterotheca subaxillaris (Heterotheca latifolia)
This plant's species name has changed from the one mentioned in most guide books.
Flower up to 1" wide. Sprawling plant grows 1-3 feet tall with multiple stems. Large, curled, hairy leaves alternate up long stem, largest at the bottom. This plant can be trimmed to produce multiple stalks. Foliage smells strongly of camphor when crushed. It is not eaten by livestock.
Photos taken in Taylor County, Texas, August-September 2004
(Native of Texas - Taylor, Jones, Callahan, Brown, Coke)
See similar   Curlycup Gumweed     Awnless Bush Sunflower

Similar Species

Stiffleaf False Golden Aster Heterotheca stenophylla
Three tiny teeth at end of petals. Long narrow leaves, many on stem.
(Native of Texas - Taylor, Runnels, Brown)

Hairy False Golden Aster Heterotheca villosa
Long leaves. Flowers are often clustered.
(Native of Texas - Taylor, Coleman)

                    

Asteraceae (Compositae) - Sunflower family
Gray Golden Aster Heterotheca canescens
Flower about 3/4" wide with a scruffy center. Leaves are dark green or gray/green on a long stem. Stem and leaves are hairy.
Photos taken in Taylor County, Texas, May-June 2004, June 2005
(Native of Texas - Taylor, etc.)
See similar Yellow Spiny Daisy