Plant: Perennial herb, 2 to 6 feet tall, usually several
stems grow
at an angle from the crown root. |
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Flowers: White with rose streaks on back of petals, about
1-1/4 inches in diameter, 5
teeth
on tip of petal. Center of flower is yellow in color. Flowers
appear only at the very top of the stems. |
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Leaf: 1 to 4 inches long, lower leaves usually coarse
toothed, upper
leaves smooth edged. Leaves are much reduced by the time of
flowering.
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Flowering period: |
March to September |
Use by Indians: |
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Can be found here: |
Back Bay Dr. near Shellmaker Island |
Native Plant: Yes |
Halophyte: No |
Family Name: Sunflower |
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Date: 9/25/2005
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