Sandhill Chaffhead - Carphephorus bellidifolius (Michaux) Torrey & A. Gray

Sandhill Chaffhead (Carphephorus bellidifolius)

Common in xeric woodlands in the Sandhills of NC, Sandhill Chaffhead, sometimes called "Car-bel" for short among botanists (from its scientific name), is a great nectar source for butterflies.

Scotland Co., NC 10/4/2009.

Sandhill Chaffhead (Carphephorus bellidifolius)

Thriving clump surrounded by Carolina Wiregrass (Aristida stricta) in a recently-burned area.

Scotland Co., NC 10/4/2009.

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