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| Scientific Name | Verbesina encelioides | USDA PLANTS Symbol | VEEN |
| Common Name | Golden Crownbeard, Cowpen Daisy | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 38601 |
| Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Sandy soils, disturbed areas, barnyards, prairies. Plant: Upright/sprawling annual 1 to 4 ft tall, often in colonies, branching from base and upper portion. Leaves: Thick, deep green deltoid leaves up to 4 inches long on winged petioles, prominently veined underneath; lower leaves with coarsely toothed edges. Inflorescence: Bright yellow composite flower heads 2 to 2-1/2 inches across on long, leafless stalks with 12-20 rays deeply 3-toothed at tips; yellow disc flowers; leafy bracts beneath. Bloom period: April to October. References: "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi and "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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