What plant is that?
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Photo credits: © Francis R. Underwood 2017
December’s mystery plant is rarely found in New England. Haines lists CT as the only state where it has been recorded in New England. But it can be found in RI as well. This plant grows to about 3 feet tall and has alternate entire leaves . The flowers have bright yellow rays on the margin while the central disc flowers are orange. The stems of the plant are very hairy and the leaves less so. This plant grows in sandy soil and blooms in August and September.
It’s. . .
Botanical Name: |
Heterotheca subaxillaris |
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Common Name: |
Camphor False Golden-Aster, Camphorweed | |
Family: |
Asteraceae (Aster Family) | |
Habitat: |
Dry, sandy or gravelly soil |