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Viguiera cordifolia
Viguiera cordifolia A. Gray
Heartleaf Goldeneye
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: vico
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).
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: 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: YellowBloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: AZ , NM , TXGrowing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Moisture: Dry
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesBibliography
Bibref 248 - Texas Wildflowers: A Field Guide (1984) Loughmiller, C. & L. LoughmillerSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Additional resources
USDA: Find Viguiera cordifolia in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Viguiera cordifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Viguiera cordifolia
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-01-30Research By: TWC Staff