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Bruso, George H.
Erigeron annuus (L.) Pers.
Daisy Fleabane, Eastern daisy fleabane
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
USDA Symbol: eran
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
An erect stem covered with spreading hairs bears flower heads with 40 or more tightly packed white to pale pink ray flowers surrounding the central yellow disk flowers.
The descriptive common name originated from a belief that dried flowers could rid a dwelling of fleas. (Niering)
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , CA , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , IA , ID , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , MS , NC , NE , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , SD , TN , TX , UT , VA , VT , WA , WI , WVCanada: AB , NB , NS , ON , PE , QC
Native Distribution: Throughout East, except far north; also in much of West.
Native Habitat: Fields, roadsides, and waste places.
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N), SPM(I)
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesValue to Beneficial Insects
Supports Conservation Biological ControlThis information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
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Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff
