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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