Dune Sunflower, Mirasol De Las Dunas

• Scientific Name: Helianthus Niveus Ssp.Tephrodes
• Common Name: Dune Sunflower, Mirasol De Las Dunas
• References: Felger, R.S. and S. Rutman. 2016. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: Flora of southwestern Arizona. Part 21. Eudicots: Asteraceae-Aster Family. Phytoneuron 2016-77: 1-164. Published 29 November 2016. ISSN 2153 733X
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/77PhytoN-SWArizPt21.pdf#page=87
• Habitat: Playas
• Life Form: Forb, annual
• Leaf Description: Opposite or alternate simple
• Flower Color: Yellow
• Flowering Period: Mar. to Oct.
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Locally common
• Family: Asteraceae (sunflower family)