Tag Archives: Alexander County

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

Posted on September 30, 2015 by B. W. Wells Association

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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Helianthus porteri in Alexander County with Notes on Protected Status

Posted on January 11, 2013 by B. W. Wells Association

Rocky Face Mountain is a low elevation granitic dome lying in the upper Piedmont region of Alexander County, North Carolina.  Helianthus porteri (Porter’s Sunflower) is found here in great abundance, its late fall golden yellow blooms dominating the flora of … Continue reading →

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