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Packera tampicana (Butterweed)
Marcus, Joseph A.

Packera tampicana (DC.) C. Jeffrey

Butterweed, Great Plains ragwort

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

USDA Symbol: PATA5

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

This plant grows 12–18 inches high, with delicate, alternate leaves attached directly to the stem. They are pinnately compound, each leaflet unevenly and roundly lobed. The heads are 3/4 inch across with 11–13 ray flowers each. The plant is branched near the top, with all branches forming a more or less flat top with many flower heads on each short stem (248).

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
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Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun

Distribution

USA: KS , LA , MS , NM , OK , TX
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, TX

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Packera tampicana in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Packera tampicana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Packera tampicana

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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