Helianthus deserticola

Helianthus deserticola, the desert sunflower, is a plant species native to Arizona, Nevada and Utah. It grows in dry, sun-lit locations at elevations of 400 - 1500 m.

Helianthus deserticola is a daughter species of the species Helianthus annuus and Helianthus petiolaris.

Helianthus deserticola is an annual herb up to 40 cm tall with abundant resin dots on the foliage. Leaves are up to 5 cm long. Flower heads contain approximately 7-13 ray flowers and more than 25 disc flowers.