Toothleaf Goldeneye

Viguiera dentata, known variously as sunflower goldeneye, toothleaf goldeneye and other names, is a common—sometimes abundant—and weedy wildflower species throughout its mostly neotropical distribution area. At its flowering peak it may present spectacular displays. It belongs to the family Asteraceae.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Toothleaf Goldeneye being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Aldama cordifolia
• Melanthera latifolia
• Heliopsis buphthalmoides
• Aspilia mossambicensis
• Heliopsis anomala
• Tithonia thurberi

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales

Family

Asteraceae

Genus

Viguiera

Species

Viguiera dentata

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