Helianthus maximilianii

Narrow-leaved Sunflower

One Half of Leaf Top
Southeast of Sedley
30-August-2002

This leaf was split lengthwise in order to provide a flat surface to photograph.  Note the hairs which make the leaf surface rough to the touch. 

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Maximilianii Characteristics
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leaves generally lanceolate or linear lanceolate

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leaves generally folded lengthwise

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leaves rough on both sides

 

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Helianthus Characteristics
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leaves not compound

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leaves not linear