Sleepy Morning
Waltheria indica
Among roadside vegetation near Wundanyi, Taita Hills, Kenya, Africa. May 2017.
SHRUB: Leafy herb or sub-shrub 1 to 2 meters tall.
FLOWERS: The small yellow flowers are set in closely packed spikes that are slightly coiled. They have five petals.
LEAVES: Stems and newer leaves are covered with velvety hairs. The leaves are deltoid in shape with loosely toothed margins.
RANGE: Native to the Americas, but now pantropical.
FRUIT:
UNARMED: No thorns.