DAISY FLEABANE
Erigeron strigosus
SUNFLOWER FAMILY (Asteraceae)
Description
This native annual grows up to 5 feet tall. Hairs, if any, are appressed to the stem (strigose). The leaves are thin and lance-shaped, but do not clasp the stem (A,C). The white flower heads are less than 1 inch across with a yellow central disk (B). It is often difficult to positively identify the three fleabanes found in our area. This fleabane is best identified by the narrow, strap-like upper leaves which do not clasp the stem, and the lack of spreading hairs on the stems. See also the descriptions for Annual Fleabane (Erigeron annuus) and for Philadelphia Fleabane (Erigeron philadelphicus).
Occurrence
This plant is in flower from May to August in open, disturbed habitat. In Fontenelle Forest it is uncommon along Camp Gifford Road. At Neale Woods it is common in Jonas Prairie.
Comments
The common name fleabane is based on a belief that the dried flower heads when stuffed in bedding would get rid of fleas.
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