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Flaigg, Norman G.

Aldama cordifolia

Aldama cordifolia (A.Gray) E.E.Schill. & Panero

Heartleaf Goldeneye, Mountain Goldeneye

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

Synonym(s): Viguiera cordifolia

USDA Symbol: ALCO82

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

Heartleaf goldeneye is an erect perennial 3-4 feet tall with clusters of flower heads about 1 inch across at the ends of the branching stems. Each head has 10-12 bright yellow ray flowers, and yellow disc flowers. The leaves and stems are covered with coarse hair. Leaves are broadest at the base and sharply pointed (248).

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 4 feet tall.
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep

Distribution

USA: AZ , NM , TX

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes

Bibliography

Bibref 248 - Texas Wildflowers: A Field Guide (1984) Loughmiller, C. & L. Loughmiller

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Web Reference

Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.

Additional resources

USDA: Find Aldama cordifolia in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Aldama cordifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Aldama cordifolia

Metadata

Record Modified: 2025-07-09
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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