False Sunflower, Rough Oxeye Heliopsis helianthoides
Flores > Asterales > Asteraceae
Names in different Languages
| German | Garten-Sonnenauge |
| English | False Sunflower, Rough Oxeye |
| French | Héliopsis faux-hélianthe |
| Spanish | Falso Girasol |
Description
False Sunflower (Rough Oxeye; Smooth Oxeye; Heliopsis helianthoides) is a native high growing flower with yellow “petals”. In the wild, H. helianthoides can be found in woodland, prairies and along roadsides.
How to Identify
Tall plant with oval, dented leaves. Long yellow “petals” (ray flowers) and small disc flowers.
Where When to Spot
This flower is blooming late July and August and can be found in woodland, prairies and along roadsides. It is abundant in Park Champ des Possibles.
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| 2021-09-19 | Champ des Possibles |