Showy goldeneye (Heliomeris multiflora) grows throughout the mountain west from foothills elevations up to the subalpine (3,000-11,800 feet). It inhabits open, dry to moderately moist slopes and is very common along roadsides.

Habitat: Showy goldeneye occurs in sagebrush, juniper, cottonwood, aspen, and spruce fir communities from 1,350 to 3,000 m (4,430 to 9,840 ft). This species prefers areas with full sun in well drained loam to loamy sand soils. It is found in sites receiving approximately 457 to 635 mm (18 to 25 in) of annual precipitation.

Heliomeris multiflora (Showy Goldeneye) is a showy perennial forming an upright clump of stiff stems boasting sunflower-like flowers, 1.5 in. across (4 cm), from midsummer to fall. Each blossom features golden yellow rays surrounding a bronze-yellow center disk.

Heliomeris multiflora is a North American species of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae called the showy goldeneye. It grows in Mexico and the western United States from Montana to Jalisco. [3] [4] [5] Heliomeris multiflora is a perennial herb up to 15 cm (5.9 in) tall, with a large taproot. Leaves are up to 16 cm (6.3 in) long, with ...

Heliomeris multiflora var. multiflora growing in Utah. Photo: USDI BLM UT933 SOS. Plants produce numerous (6-30+), sunflower-like flower heads (Fig 4) measuring up to 1.5 in (3.8 cm) across with enlarged, rounded bases with two unequal rows of densely hairy bracts (USDA FS 1937; Craighead et al. 1963; Weber

Heliomeris multiflora. Common Name. showy goldeneye. Kingdom. Plantae. Location in Taxonomic Tree . Genus. Heliomeris. Species. Heliomeris multiflora. Identification Numbers. TSN: 37603. Geography. Launch Interactive Map. Working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of ...

Heliopsis multiflora, commonly called goldeneye, is an upright, clump-forming perennial of the aster family that typically grows to 1-4’ tall. It is noted for producing a mid to late summer (July–September) bloom of small-headed, sunflower-like flowers (to 1 1/2” diameter) featuring golden yellow rays surrounding yellow to bronze-yellow ...

W ith branching stems reaching 4-feet tall, this widespread montane flower can cover meadows, fields, and roadsides with a blanket of gold. True to its name “multi flora,” each plant can have 30+ showy flower heads. As the flowers age, the tips fade leaving a brighter center “eye.”

Heliomeris multiflora is a perennial herb that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in western North America. This plant is available commercially. USDA PLANTS Profile (HEMU3)

Heliomeris multiflora. Synonym: Viguiera multiflora. (Showy Goldeneye) Asteraceae (Sunflower Family) Foothills, montane, subalpine. Disturbed areas, openings, meadows. Summer, fall. Above: Kilpacker Trail, August 28, 2014. Left: Sneffels Highline Trail, August 4, 2004.