Helianthus hirsutus Raf.

PLANTS OF ILLINOIS, USA
Helianthus hirsutus Raf.
Det.: S.R. Hill, (ILLS) 2002 Asteraceae
ILLINOIS: CLARK COUNTY: 39° 18’ 18.6” N. Lat.
087° 40’ 14.1” W. Long. T. 10 N., R. 11 W., NW 1/4
SE 1/4 SE 1/4 section 18. East side of Illinois Route 1,
0.5-0.95 mile south of Ernst Road. Along dismantled
railroad right-of-way (New York Central Railroad),
Snyder 7.5 min. quadrangle; elevation 560-570 feet.
West-facing slope, moist to wet disturbed clay-loam.
Remnant mesic savannah area, partial shade, with
Aster praealtus. Rays and disk golden yellow; locally
common erect rhizomatous perennial, leaves very dark
green, scabrous above.
Steven R. Hill, with George Rose 34981
05 September 2002
02891799