Camphorweed | |
Heterotheca psammophila, Sunflower family (Compositae) | |
Flowers: | Bright yellow daisy-like flowers (to 1" wide) with orangish center, loosely clustered on thin branches. |
Leaves: | Thick, wavy light green leaves with toothed edges. Lower leaves may be large (to 3 1/2" long) which smell of camphor when crushed. |
Height: | May grow to 5'. |
Photographed September 9, in the Superstition Mountain area. Typically found in areas where the ground has been disturbed. |