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Geraea canescens

Geraea canescens Torr. & A. Gray

Hairy Desert-sunflower, Desert Sunflower, Desert Gold

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

USDA Symbol: GECA2

Geraea canescens (Hairy desert-sunflower) #111657

Image Information

Photographer: Sturla, Gene
County: Inyo
State: CA
Location Notes: Death Valley National Park and vicinity. Mojave desert, lowest, hottest and driest portions of North America. Creosote bush communities, dry and wet desert washes, vegetation sparse to abundant.
Accession date: 2025-02-11
Filename: EPS_IMG5614.JPG
Slide Index: _DSC7232Geraea canescens, Desert Sunflower.JPG
Restrictions: Unrestricted
Collection: Wildflower Center Digital Library
Original Format: Digital
Orientation: Landscape
Shot: Close-up of a flowering plant.
Date Taken: 2016-02-29
NPIN Image Id: 111657