Madia elegans

common madia

Sunflower

Annual from 3 inches to 6 feet tall
Showy bright yellow daisy-like blooms in July & August
Strong scented flower heads grow at the end of slender stems
Flowers rays curl up during the warmest part of the day
Flower rays are yellow but centers can vary from white to maroon
Found in Diablo section also reported in Bay hills, Flatlands, Hamilton and Sycamore Grove sections