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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