January 11, 2022

This is Narrowleaf Sunflower

It's not tolerant of brackish or salt water

Although similar to the Rayless Sunflower,

The Narrowleaf's ray florets are much broader.

Location: Cocoa Christmas Bird Count

Sources: https://www.flawildflowers.org/flower-friday-helianthus-angustifolius/
https://www.flawildflowers.org/flower-friday-helianthus-radula/

Photo and text © 2022 Dee Fairbanks Simpson