Oregon sunshine/Eriophyllum lanatum

Oregon sunshine/Eriophyllum lanatum

Oregon Sunshine - Eriophyllum lanatum -  is a member of the Sunflower or Aster Family - Compostitae.  This is the largest family of flowering plants in the world, the largest in North America and the largest in the sagebrush-steppe ecosystem.  This family is very important ecologically and includes many dominant steppe species, including sagebrush.  Although sagebrush is wind pollinated, most species in this Family have brightly colored flower heads that are very important to native bees and other pollinators. From Oregon State.edu