Longbeard Hawkweed, Long-bearded Hawkweed

Long-bearded hawkweed as seen in crevices on rock outcrops atop Angels Rest in the western Columbia River Gorge........July 5, 2009.

Three close-up views of the flowerhead and long-haired involucral bracts of long-bearded hawkweed as seen at the summit of Angels Rest in the western Columbia River Gorge.......July 5, 2009.

Long-bearded hawkweed as seen in crevices on rock outcrops atop Angels Rest in the western Columbia River Gorge.......July 5, 2009.

Upper stem leaves and flower buds of long-bearded hawkweed as seen on the cliffs along the McCord Creek Trail in the western Columbia River Gorge.......May 30, 2009. Note the long, spreading hairs arising from the underside of the leaves and their margins as well as the numerous hairs on the flower buds (so they almost look like a "lucky" rabbit's foot).

Lower stem leaves of long-bearded hawkweed as seen on cliffs at McCord Creek in the western Columbia River Trail.......May 20, 2009.