United States, North Carolina, Davidson, From Healing Springs, follow SR 1002 west from intersection with NC Hwy. 8 toward Yadkin River; follow railroad north to dam. Growing in open area on west side of High Rock Mountain between railroad tracks and High Rock Lake.
Perennnial herb, 50 to 70 cm tall, from spreading rhizomes; forming loose clump. Leaves opposite and trifoliate, appearing whorled. Ray petals golden yellow.