| Plant: This tall thin biennial herb may grow up
to 5-6
feet tall. Stalk and flowers appear the second year. Densely
hairy
with a "camphor" odor. Common |
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| Flowers: Yellow like a sunflower. |
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| Leaf: Fuzzy, somewhat sticky, rather pleasant-smelling.
First
year leaf shown on right. |
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| Flowering period: |
January to December |
| Use by Indians: |
Stems used as arrow shafts.
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| Can be found here: |
Back Bay Drive, Big Canyon, West bluffs |
| Native Plant: Yes |
Halophyte: No |
| Family Name: Sunflower |
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Date: 10/17/2005
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