Erigeron melanocephalus, July 15, 2020
E. melanocephalus, underside, July 15, 2020
Common & scientific name
Blackhead daisy, Erigeron melanocephalus
Family
Sunflower, Asteraceae
Location
Upper Lost Man, 12,300
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
There’s no mistaking this daisy: the black hairs on the underside of its flower, covering the phyllaries, make this an easy ID in the field. Found in large numbers in the alpine, growing several inches tall with bright-white ray flowers. Another well-named flower!