Helianthus hirsutus
A plant similar to Helianthus divaricatus, differing from it in having petiolate leaves and long, soft hairs on the leaves. Occurs in open woodland, old fields, and similar areas.
Plant habit at Leavenworth Barrens, 7/26/04.
A pseudanthium at Leavenworth Barrens, 7/26/04.
An upper cauline leaf at Leavenworth Barrens, 7/26/04.
An unopened pseudanthium at Leavenworth Barrens, showing phyllaries, 7/26/04.