Parish Viguiera
Viguiera deltoidea var. parishii, Aster or Sunflower Family ( Asteraceae ) also known as the Composite Family: ( Compositae ), Parish Viguiera; sometimes called Parish's viguiera.
Eight species of Viguiera in Arizona.
Height: Up To 4 feet tall.
Flowers: 1 1/2 - inch, golden-yellow flower heads appear at the ends of tall stalk branch tips. Flowers are composed of 8 rays surrounding the yellow disk.
Blooming Time: February to June.
Leaves: Dark - green, ovate, leaves grow to 1 1/4 inches long and have toothed margins. Opposite, triangle shaped. Very short hairs.
Found: Arizona.
Elevation: 0 - 5000 Feet.
Habitat: Sandy desert soils.
Miscellaneous: Flowering Photos Taken March 21, 2005. Lake Pleasant.
