Helianthella quinquenervis
(Five-nerve Sunflower)
Helianthella quinquenervis, Booth Falls Trail, Eagle Co. 4082
Helianthella quinquenervis, Hwy 65, Grand Mesa, Mesa Co. 2594
Helianthella quinquenervis, Kebler Pass, Gunnison Co. 3848
Helianthella quinquenervis, Boreas Pass, Summit Co. 6252
Helianthella quinquenervis, Herman Gulch, Clear Creek Co. 6088
Helianthella quinquenervis, Hwy 65, Grand Mesa, Mesa Co. 2584
Helianthella quinquenervis, Hwy 65, Grand Mesa, Mesa Co. 2555
Helianthella quinquenervis, Hwy 65, Grand Mesa, Mesa Co. 2553
| Scientific Name | Helianthella quinquenervis | USDA PLANTS Symbol | HEQU2 |
| Common Name | Five-nerve Sunflower, Dwarf Nodding Sunflower, Five-nerve Helianthella | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 37597 |
| Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Montane to alpine (7200 to 13500 ft.); open woods, aspen groves, alpine meadows. Plant: Erect, tall perennial up to 4 feet tall. Leaves: Elliptic or ovate-lanceolate to lanceolate stem leaves up to 12 inches long, with 3 to 5 veins; sparsely hairy or smooth surface. Inflorescence: Single, large, composite nodding flower heads up to 4 inches across with many yellow rays and yellow-green disk florets; green pointed phyllaries with bristly edges beneath the blossom. Bloom Period: June to September. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, "Guide to Colorado Wildflowers" by G.K. Guennel and Flora of North America |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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