Heterotheca
camphorweed, goldaster
2 species
4 subspecies and varieties
4 subspecies and varieties
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Heterotheca oregona – Oregon goldenaster
Distribution: Occurring on both sides of the Cascades crest in Washington; British Columbia to California.
Habitat: Sand and gravel bars along rivers, low to moderate elevations.
Origin: Native
Flowers: June-Sept.
Growth Duration: Perennial
Distribution: Occurring on both sides of the Cascades crest in Washington; British Columbia to California.
Habitat: Sand and gravel bars along rivers, low to moderate elevations.
Origin: Native
Flowers: June-Sept.
Growth Duration: Perennial
• var. oregona – Oregon goldenaster
Heterotheca villosa – hairy goldaster
Distribution: Widespread in Washington and Oregon, chiefly east of the Cascades; east to Michigan
Habitat: Open, sunny areas, often in sandy soil, low to moderate elevations
Origin: Native
Flowers: June-September
Growth Duration: Perennial
Distribution: Widespread in Washington and Oregon, chiefly east of the Cascades; east to Michigan
Habitat: Open, sunny areas, often in sandy soil, low to moderate elevations
Origin: Native
Flowers: June-September
Growth Duration: Perennial
• var. foliosa – leafy goldenaster
• var. minor – hairy goldenaster, hispid goldenaster
• var. villosa – hairy goldaster, hairy goldenaster
