Agoseris heterophylla var. heterophylla
Asteraceae
Annual Agoseris
Slender, erect. Leaves in basal rosette, egg-shaped, widest at top, covered with tiny, soft to rough, white hairs. Leaves vary from entire to toothed or lobed; some leaves occur above basal rosette. Inflorescence is a large calyx of 2 rows of bracts, with 5 to many yellow rays. Flowers open early morning, close in afternoon, often turning pink as they dry. Grows in many habitats at low and mid elevations.
- Rarity: Common
- Flowering Time: Late Spring, Early Summer
- Flower Form: Chicory Tribe,(Milky sap) Danelion like
- Life Cycle: Annual
- Height: 4–8 inches
- Habitat: Coastal, Meadow, West-side Forest
- Found In: Mt. Rainier NP, N Cascades NP, Olympic NP
- Native: Yes
- Also Known As: Woodland Agoseris
