Helianthus praecox subsp. praecox

Stems procumbent to erect, branches horizontal, moderately hispid or hirsute. Leaves (at least larger) 3-8 cm. Peduncles 15-30 cm. Phyllary apices short-acuminate. Paleae: middle teeth puberulent. Rays 14-15. 2n = 34.

Flowering early summer-fall. Sandy soils; of conservation concern; 0-50 m; Tex.