Packera streptanthifolius, June 16, 2023
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 (usually: see variety of basal leaf forms below), and greener (less gray/hairy) appearance.