Genus vs. genus

Packera dimorphophylla, June 26, 2020

Packera dimorphophylla, June 26, 2020

P. dimorphophylla, August 24, 2020

P. dimorphophylla, August 24, 2020

Common & scientific name
Two-leaved groundsel or ragwort, Packera dimorphophylla

Family
Sunflower, Asteraceae

Location
Graham Gulch, 10,500’ & north side summit, 12,500

Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
A number of yellow sunflowers previously included within the Senecio genus were moved three decades ago into the Packera genus.  P. dimorphophylla has triangular-shaped, clasping stem leaves and can be distinguished from its close cousin, P. crocatus, by its yellower (less orange) color.

P. dimorphophylla, July 8, 2020

P. dimorphophylla, July 8, 2020