Wedelia acapulcensis

Wedelia acapulcensis is a perennial herb or subshrub of the Asteraceae, ranging from a few decimeters to about 1 m in height, often with a somewhat woody base. The species is native to Texas, Mexico, and Central America, where it grows on rocky slopes, dry brushland, roadsides, and disturbed open habitats. Two varieties are recognized: var. acapulcensis and var. hispida, the latter known as hairy or orange wedelia. The stems are erect to ascending, branched, and bear opposite, lanceolate to ovate leaves with toothed margins and a rough, often hispid surface. Solitary or few-clustered flower heads on long peduncles bear 8-12 bright yellow to orange ray florets surrounding a yellow disc 8-12 mm wide. The fruit is a thick, somewhat winged achene topped by a short crown of awns or scales.