Common Name(s): Philadelphia Fleabane, Philadelphia daisy

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Bloom Period: Spring, Fall, Winter; December – May

Habitat: Roadsides, Pastures, Lowlands, Sandy soils, Stream banks, Woodland edges

Description: 150-400 Ray flowers; Calyx – pappus; Corolla – 5- tubular; Stamens – ; Pistil – 2:1 ; Fruit: achene.

General Info: This plant is quite conspicuous, and can grow up to 3 feet tall. Blooms mainly in early spring, then sporadically in Fall and rarely in Winter.

Commentary: This plant was used traditionally to treat sore throats, colds, and stomach ailments. The scientific name actually makes sense: from the Greek: Eri meaning “early” and geron, “old man” for the early white seed heads.

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