Helianthus radula
rayless sunflower, stiff sunflower
Family
Asteraceae
Leaf Arrangement
opposite
Leaf Attachment
sessile
Leaf Type
cauline, simple
Leaf Shape
elliptic, ovate, rhombic
Growth Form
forb
Flower Color
brown, inconspicuous, purple, red
Flower Month
August - October
Milky Sap
No
Armed/Unarmed
Unarmed
Origin
native
Lifespan
perennial
Wetland Class
FAC
Field Characters
Disk flowers red-purple, brown. Ray flowers absent.
Habitat
Savannas and pine barrens.