Monthly Archives: September 2015

Helianthus porteri (Porter’s Sunflower) Survives Drought at Rocky Face Mountain

Helianthus porteri, Porter’s Sunflower, is a highly specialized sunflower endemic to the harsh conditions of granitic outcrops.  It is found at only two  sites in North Carolina.  One of these is a low elevation granitic dome called Rocky Face Mountain, in … Continue reading

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