Heterotheca rutteri

Rutter's Goldenaster

Heterotheca rutteri (Rothr. in Wheeler) Shinners is a very rare species native to a small area in southern Arizona.  It has silvery white leaves due to the high density of long strigose hairs.  The heads are large and showy.

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Heterotheca rutteri (Semple 1996)
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Last update 19 May 2023 by J.C. Semple

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