Heterotheca villosa variety villosa (Hairy Golden Aster)

Order Asterales, Family Asteraceae, Genus Hetrotheca

Woody stems and glandular-hairy leaves distinguish this perennial. It loves direct sun, and grows in meadows. Leaves on var. villosa are larger than the ones on var. foliosa. There has been much controvery over this plant. As of today, this is the preferred Latin name.