Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Verbesina encelioides (Cavanilles) Bentham & Hooker f. ex Gray
(Cowpen Daisy, Golden Crownbeard)
Family: Asteraceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
By var., see Allred
Verbesina encelioides can be about a meter tall and has a characteristic bluish cast
to the leaves. The disc is yellow as are the ray flowers. The achenes are winged, with
a notch at the base.
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Verbesina encelioides, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, August 8, 2021
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Verbesina encelioides, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., C Bar Ranch Road, May 30, 2007
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Verbesina encelioides, achenes, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, Oct. 10, 2007
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Verbesina encelioides, inflorescences, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, September 10, 2012
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