Heterotheca villosa

Species category

Flower, weed

Common name

hairy false goldenaster

Diagnostic characters

Planting unit

AcheneAchene:
A dry, hard, one-chambered, one-seeded indehiscent fruit, as in buckwheat (Fagopyrum) or sunflower (Helianthus). The fruit wall is not united with the seed coat.

Shape

Diamond

Size

  • Length 2.5–3.5 mm
  • Width 0.9–1.7 mm
  • Thickness 0.5–1 mm

Color

Brown or red

Texture

Smooth with hairs between the ribs

Other structures

Various numbers of longitudinal ribs

Identification notes

PappusPappus:
Modified calyx in Asteraceae, composed of hairs, bristles, awns, or scales. The pappus-like structure attached to milkweed seeds is termed a coma. 
hairs are sometimes present.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Asteraceae

Valid name

Heterotheca villosa (Pursh) Shinners

 Heterotheca villosa.  Achenes are smooth with hairs between the ribs.
Heterotheca villosa. Achenes are smooth with hairs between the ribs.