Packing in the Packeras

Packera streptantifolia, May 24, 2021

Packera streptantifolia, May 24, 2021

Common & scientific names

Rocky Mountain groundsel, Packera streptanthifolia

Family
Sunflower, Asteraceae

Location

Winter gate, 8,500’

Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact

This early-season groundsel is native to, widespread, and variable throughout the Western Cordillera. Its hairiness depends on the particular plant and its age. It can be distinguished from the other low-elevation Pass groundsel, Packera neomexicana x tridenticulata, by its height (taller), more extensively toothed leaves, and greener (less gray/hairy) appearance.