Sclerocarpus uniserialis
Family: Asteraceae
Plant Description: Annual to 1 m high with ovate leaves, opposite, (upper leaves alternate), 2 -8 cm long. Heads solitary; 3 – 4.5 cm wide. Stems weak and sprawling. Disk and ray flowers orange-yellow.
Plant Trivia:
Field Identification: Straggly plant. Noticeable characteristics of this species are the loose phyllaries and the relatively number of ray flowers.
Occurrence: Frequent on loamy soil, sands and caliche in pastures and woods
Bloom Period: Year round.
Plant Use: Attractive butterfly nectar plant, preferring sandy soils. resembles a large Wedelia.
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