Asteraceae

Agoseris heterophylla var. heterophylla

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
• Life Cycle: Annual
• Height: 4--8 inches
• Habitat: Coastal, Meadow, West-Side Forest
• Found In: Olympic Np, Mt. Rainier Np, N Cascades Np
• Native: Yes