Helenium amarum var. amarum
(Yellow Sneezeweed)
Helenium amarum var. amarum, Pace Bend Park, Travis Co. 0938
Helenium amarum var. amarum, Bastrop State Park, Bastrop Co. 1247
Helenium amarum var. amarum, Pace Bend Park, Travis Co. 0922
Helenium amarum var. amarum, Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area, Travis Co. 9541
Helenium amarum var. amarum, Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area, Travis Co. 9535
Helenium amarum var. amarum, Pace Bend Park, Travis Co. 0949
Helenium amarum var. amarum, Bastrop State Park, Bastrop Co. 1253
Helenium amarum var. amarum, Pace Bend Park, Travis Co. 0932
| Scientific Name | Helenium amarum var. amarum | USDA PLANTS Symbol | HEAMA |
| Common Name | Yellow Sneezeweed, Bitterweed | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 528345 |
| Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Sandy or loamy soils; found in open, disturbed areas, roadsides, and (overgrazed) pastures and fields in generally the eastern two-thirds of Texas and southeastern states. Plant: Upright annual 4 to 20 inches tall; stems are striated or ribbed with many branches in upper portion. Leaves: Numerous alternate, very narrow, linear leaves 1-1/2 to 3 inches long. Lower leaves pinnately-lobed and withered by blooming time. Inflorescence: Composite flower heads about 1+ inch across, yellow rays 3-toothed at tips, yellow 5-lobed disk flowers. Bloom Period: July to October. References: "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston, "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi, Illinois Wildflowers and Flora of North America |
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Texas Status: Native |
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