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Green-headed or Cutleaf Coneflower (Rudbeckia lanciniata): Grows
in open meadows and along edges. The green center and odd leaves help in its identification. Usually the first pair of leaves
under the flower is broad and lanceolet. The next few sets will be tri-lobed, then penta-lobed and so on as you get further
away from the flowers. Location: New River NR, WV.
Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia serotina): The Maryland State
Flower. Prefers sunny, open fields. Location: Long Pond Tr, GRSF, MD. Photo by Ken Clark.
Woodland Sunflower (Helianthus strumosus): There are about 20 species
of Sunflowers w/yellow centers. This is my best guess. The purple stem is striking. Have seen similar flowers with plain green
leaves and stems, others with purplish leaves as well as stems. Can grow from 3 to 6 feet. Location: Kaymoor/Cunard Tr, New
River NR, WV.
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Golden Ragwort: Prefers wet areas. Blooms April-July. Location: FR 70, near Boars Nest Trail, Roaring Plains, MNF, WV.
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Wooly Ragwort (Senecio tomentosus): Similar to above Golden
Ragwort but with thicker, hairier stems and leaves. Basal leaves oddly serated. Location: North terminus of North Fork Mt
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Yellow Salsify, Tragopogon dubius: Odd shaped flower. The long green bracets behing the petals distinguish it
from others in the genus. Grows in dry, open places. Location: Mudhole Gap Tr, Massanutten Mt, VA.
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Tickseed Sunflower: Thrives in wet areas. Blooms in late summer-early fall. Location: Otter Creek Wilderness, MNF, WV.
Large-flowered Leafcup (Polymnia uvedalia): Grows along roads and
trails. Plants can grow over 4 feet tall. The large maple/oak type leaves make these easy to identify. Location: Rt82 roadside,
New River NR, WV.
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