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Desert Sunflower, Geraea canescens

Desert Sunflower, Geraea canescens By A Fence

Desert Sunflower, Geraea canescens Slender, Hairy Plant That Grows 1 To 3 Feet High	Two-Inch, Golden-Yellow Flower Heads Blooms February Through May
Flowers Composed Of 10 To 20 Oblong Rays Surrounding The Golden Disk.	Flowers Loved By Bees And Birds Good Source Of Pollen (Protein).

Desert Sunflower Geraea canescens, Aster or Sunflower Family also known as the Composite Family: ( Compositae ), Desert Sunflower; sometimes called Desert gold. Slender, hairy plant. It is a colorful annual popular with bees and birds, while the seeds are an important food source for birds and rodents. Height: Up To 1 to 3 feet tall. Flowers: Two-inch, golden-yellow flower heads appear at the ends of branches. Flowers are composed of 10 to 20 oblong rays surrounding the golden disk. Blooming Time: February to May, October to November. Leaves: Gray-green, ovate, leaves grow to 3 inches long and have toothed margins. Found: Arizona. Elevation: 0 - 4000 Feet. Habitat: Sandy desert soils to 4000'. Miscellaneous: Flowering Photos Taken April 29, 2003. Skunk Creek Wash In Glendale..