This rather tall sunflower is found primarily along streams on the Edwards Plateau and in north-central Texas. Although the leaves are sandpapery to the touch, they are relished by deer and other browsing wildlife.
Flowering months: July and August.
Photo: Dexter image collection, Plant Resources Center.
Wildflowers of Texas project: http://www.lib.utexas.edu/exhibits/wildflowers/index.html
