Helianthus maximilianii

Narrow-leaved Sunflower

One Half of Leaf Bottom
Southeast of Sedley
30-August-2002

This leaf was split lengthwise in order to provide a flat surface to photograph.  Note the hairs which make the leaf surface rough to the touch. 

Maximilianii Characteristics

leaves generally lanceolate or linear lanceolate

leaves generally folded lengthwise

leaves rough on both sides

 

Helianthus Characteristics

leaves not compound

leaves not linear