Helianthus nuttallii subsp. parishii

Los angeles sunflower, Los Angeles Sunflower

Family: Asteraceae · Type: perennial · Native

Conservation status: CNPS 1A

Los angeles sunflower is a rare (CNPS 1A) California native perennial found in central western southwestern California in marsh habitats at elevations below 500 meters. Flowering from August to October, this plant produces yellow flowers in large sunflower-like heads with distinctive hairy characteristics. Growing with stems that range from smooth to densely woolly, it reaches heights typical of marsh-dwelling perennials. Its leaves are notably rough-textured, with upper surfaces feeling hairy and lower surfaces covered in fine, soft tomentose hair. The plant's densely hairy flower stalks and phyllaries contribute to its distinctive marsh-dwelling appearance.

Habitat: Marshes

Bloom period: Aug-Oct

Elevation: < 500 m

Bioregions: c-w SW.

Data from The California Species Project — 14,000+ California species with verified data from CNPS, CDFW, USFWS, Jepson eFlora, Cal-IPC, and more.