Heliomeris

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Heliomeris
Heliomeris multiflora var. nevadensis
Heliomeris multiflora var. nevadensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Heliomeris
Nutt.
Species

5-6, see text

Heliomeris is a small genus of flowering plants in the sunflower family known generally as false goldeneyes. These are annual and perennial herbs producing sunflower-like radiate flower heads. They are native to North America, especially the western parts.

Species include:

  • Heliomeris hispida - rough false goldeneye, hairy goldeneye
  • Heliomeris longifolia - longleaf false goldeneye
  • Heliomeris multiflora - showy goldeneye
  • Heliomeris soliceps - tropical false goldeneye, paria sunflower

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