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Gaillardia pulchella
The hairy stem is usually much-branched and becomes woody at the base late in the season. Branched stems, mostly leafy near the base, have showy flower heads with rays red at base, tipped with yellow, each with 3 teeth at broad end. The well-known flower heads are 1-2 in. across with a red center and a yellow outer band. Occasionally the three-cleft rays are solid orange or yellow. The disk flowers in the center are brownish red.
New plant growth area where the water level of Lake Lewisville has receded due to the drought.
Photo 3 is the seed head for this plant.
Spotted on May 25, 2013
Submitted on May 25, 2013
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