Biggest and baddest sunflower...

in canyon country, and another on my personal favorite list. The leaves may indeed be rough, but the blossoms are huge and occur in large clusters that dot the desert landscape.

Rough mule’s ear (Wyethia scabra) beneath Parriott Mesa.

Rough mule’s ear (Wyethia scabra) beneath Parriott Mesa.

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