Dunes Sunflower

Helianthus niveus

Flowers

The flower heads are fringed with bright yellow ray florets up to 1 inch long and have a center of yellow to purple-red.

Description

A perennial herb that is native to California and to Arizona

Habitat

Sandy area

Region Deserts

Sonoran Desert and southwestern United States from California to Texas

Photo tips

Most digital point-and-shoot cameras have a macro function - usually symbolized by the icon of a little flower. When you turn on that function, you allow your camera to get closer to the subject, looking into a flower for example. Or getting up close and personal with a bug. More on desert photography.

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