Genus Hulsea, also known as sunflowers or goldenrods, are a group of flowering plants that belong to the family Asteraceae. The common name of this genus is derived from the golden yellow color of their flower heads, which resemble the sun. There are 21 species included in this genus, all of which are native to North America. Some of the synonyms that are used to refer to these plants include Hulsea heterochroma, Hulsea nana, Hulsea vestita, and Hulsea venusta. These synonyms are often used interchangeably in scientific literature, and they all refer to plants that share similar physical and ecological characteristics.