Verbesina encelioides
(Golden Crownbeard)
Verbesina encelioides, Choke Canyon State Park, McMullen Co. 8447
Verbesina encelioides, Ft. Martin Scott, Fredericksburg, Gillespie Co. 0971
Verbesina encelioides, Dog Cholla Trail, Big Bend Ranch State Park 5872
Verbesina encelioides, Pace Bend Park, Travis Co. 0857
Verbesina encelioides, Lajitas Airport Trails, Brewster Co. 5417
Verbesina encelioides, Choke Canyon State Park, McMullen Co. 8443
Verbesina encelioides, Ft. Martin Scott, Fredericksburg, Gillespie Co. 0986
Verbesina encelioides, Ft. Martin Scott, Fredericksburg, Gillespie Co. 1003
| Scientific Name | Verbesina encelioides | USDA PLANTS Symbol | VEEN |
| Common Name | Golden Crownbeard, Cowpen Daisy | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 38601 |
| Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Sandy soils, disturbed areas, barnyards, prairies. Plant: Upright/sprawling annual 1 to 4 ft tall, often in colonies, branching from base and upper portion. Leaves: Thick, deep green deltoid leaves up to 4 inches long on winged petioles, prominently veined underneath; lower leaves with coarsely toothed edges. Inflorescence: Bright yellow composite flower heads 2 to 2-1/2 inches across on long, leafless stalks with 12-20 rays deeply 3-toothed at tips; yellow disc flowers; leafy bracts beneath. Bloom period: April to October. References: "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi and "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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