Tonestus lyalli, July 7, 2021
Common & scientific name
Lyall’s goldenweed, Tonestus lyallii
Family
Sunflower, Asteraceae
Location
Above Linkins Lake, 12,300’
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
Distinguishable from its close cousin, T. pygmaeus, by the gland tipped, pinhead hairs on its leaves. Named after the early-19th century Scottish explorer, David Lyall.