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Enceliopsis argophylla
Enceliopsis argophylla (D.C. Eaton) A. Nelson
Silverleaf Sunray
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s): Tithonia argophylla
USDA Symbol: ENAR
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 32 inches tall.
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Apr , May
Distribution
USA: AZ , NV , UTWeb Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Additional resources
USDA: Find Enceliopsis argophylla in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Enceliopsis argophylla in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Enceliopsis argophylla
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-12-26Research By: TWC Staff