| Plant: Perennial shrub, somewhat woody at the base with
erect, slender
stems, 1 to 2 feet tall. |
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| Flowers: Many in dense clusters at the ends of branches,
yellow. |

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| Leaf: Alternate on stems, lobed with narrow linear divisions,
green
above, woolly below, 3/8 to 1-1/2 inches long. |
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| Flowering period: |
March to August |
| Use by Indians: |
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| Can be found here: |
Interpretive Center, Back Bay Dr. near Shellmaker Island
, Bayview Nature Trail and Back Bay Drive near Shellmaker Island
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| Native Plant: Yes |
Halophyte: No |
| Family Name: Sunflower |
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Date: 3/24/2005
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