Desert Sunflower

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Geraea canescens

Desert Sunflower, a reference photo
Photo: Copyright by Curtis Clark, licensed as noted · CC BY-SA 2.5 (licence)

Geraea canescens, commonly known as desert sunflower, hairy desert sunflower, or desert gold, is an annual plant in the family Asteraceae. The genus name comes from the Greek geraios ("old man"), referring to the white hairs on the fruits.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Desert Sunflower 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.

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Genus
Geraea
Species
Geraea canescens

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