Location:

• Found in dry fields, prairies, open woods and disturbed areas

Characteristics:

• Summertime flower from aster/daisy family
• Stems reach up to 1 m (3 ft)
• can be annual, perennial or biennial

Uses:

• Root wash is an astringent for sores, snakebites and swelling

Leaves (basal):

• Diamond-shaped
• 10-18 cm (4-7 in) long
• Three conspicuous veins

Stem:

• Up to 1 m (3 ft) long
• Erect, bristly, branches out
• bear hairy leaves 5-8 cm (2-3 in) long

Flowers:

• Daisy-like flower heads, composed of a receptacle in the center and a ring of rays around
• Flowering heads usually up to 8 cm (3 in) wide
• 10-20 rays, yellow or golden
• Receptacle is often conical, purplish brown