Common Name:
annual
fleabane
Scientific Name:
Erigeron annuus
Family Name:
Asteraceae (Compositae)
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Aster or Sunflower Family
Life Cycle
native annual (sometimes biennial), reproducing by seeds
Stems
upright, hairy, ridged
Leaves
basal elliptic to ovate, petioled; upper linear or lanceolate, short or no petioles; all leaves alternate, toothed, slightly hairy
Flowers
heads of white(sometimes light purple) ray (ligulate) and yellow disc (tubulate) florets; clusters terminal or axillary above
