Heliopsis helianthoides

A plant that does indeed resemble Helianthus, a common plant in low, wet areas.

A pseudanthium near Griffy Lake on the north side of Bloomington, 8/11/03.

Plant habit near Griffy Lake, 8/11/03.

A cauline leaf near Griffy Lake, 8/11/03.

A ligulate flower near Griffy Lake, 8/11/03. This genus has fertile ligulate flowers, whereas Helianthus does not.