A most golden "weed"

Tonestus lyallii, July 8, 2020

Tonestus lyallii, July 8, 2020

Common & scientific name
Lyall’s goldenweed, Tonestus lyallii

Family
Sunflower, Asteraceae

Location
Twining Peak, 13,100’

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.