Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Oreochrysum parryi (Gray) Rydberg
(Parry's Goldenrod)
Family: Asteraceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
Haplopappus parryi Gray
Solidago parryi (Gray) Greene
Oreochrysum parryi is a perennial herb that looks like other goldenrods except that the leaves are wider and longer, up to 20 cm long. The rays and disc flowers are yellow. Oreochrysum parryi is found in open areas in the mixed conifer forests.
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Oreochrysum parryi, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris, Richard Felger, & Leith Young, Mogollon Mtns., Bursum Road, Aug. 1, 2009
Oreochrysum parryi, closeup of cymes, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris, Richard Felger, & Leith Young, Mogollon Mtns., Bursum Road, Aug. 1, 2009
Oreochrysum parryi, closeup of inflorescence, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris, Richard Felger, & Leith Young, Mogollon Mtns., Bursum Road, Aug. 1, 2009
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