Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Viguiera cordifolia Gray
(Rough Goldeneye, Heartleaf Goldeneye)
Family: Asteraceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
None
Viguiera cordifolia can be distinguished from other similar species by the shrubby habit with very woody, straight stems that are held stiffly erect. The stems and leaves have stiff, broadly based hairs and glands that make them feel rough and sticky. The discs and rays are yellow. Viguiera
cordifolia is found at mid elevations in sandy or rocky soils.
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Viguiera cordifolia, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, September 9, 2010

Viguiera cordifolia, closeup of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, Aug. 28, 2007

Viguiera cordifolia, closeup of leaf, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, September 9, 2010

Viguiera cordifolia, 4x macro tangential view of stem showing pustullate based hairs and glands, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, September 9, 2010

Viguiera cordifolia, 4x macro of leaf tip, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, September 9, 2010
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