XShowy Goldeneye (Heliomeris multiflora)X
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Showy Goldeneye (Heliomeris multiflora), family Asteraceae (Sunflower/Aster)
This cheerful specimen is one of only 4 species in the genus Heliomeris. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Insects. None were in sight when we were photographing the blooms though, possibly since it was late in the season. The plants need good sun to bloom. A search of the website Native American Ethnobotany yielded an interesting mix of uses of the species by native american tribes: 'Gosiute Food - seeds formerly used for food. Navajo, Ramah Drug (Witchcraft Medicine) - Plant designated as a witchcraft plant. Navajo, Ramah Food (Fodder) Used for sheep and deer feed.' End quote. High resolution images are available for inspection on email request. Additional images, offsite, of the species are here.
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Plant location: Found on U.S. Hwy 160 near Creede Colorado on September 16, 2009. GPS coordinates: N37?27.128 W106?52.966. Elevation 8413'. Located in the USA: (AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, NM, NV, NY, TX, UT, WY)Plant -
Bloom season: Flowers from mid to late summer.Foliage -
Hwy 160 near Creede Colorado - September 16, 2009
Bract and stem macro. Note the lanate (woolly; densely covered with long tangled hairs) surface - an identifying characteristic of the species. -
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Hwy 160 near Creede Colorado - September 16, 2009
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Hwy 160 near Creede Colorado - September 16, 2009
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Hwy 160 near Creede Colorado - September 16, 2009
Foliage macro, tangled hairs at node -
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Hwy 160 near Creede Colorado - September 16, 2009
Showy Goldeneye flower disc macro -