Erechtites hieraciifolius (American Burnweed)

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Quick Facts:

    Common Names: American Burnweed
    Lifespan: Annual
    Zones: N/A
    Type: Forb

Erechtites hieraciifolius, or American Burnweed, is native to the eastern half of the United States. It is not a very showy plant, with flowers that almost appear to be always in bud, as they have no visible petals or rays. What follows is large white puffs of chaff that carries the small seed below. They grow in fields, along roadsides, in open woods, in lawns and in disturbed places.

In our yard, this grows in the Woodland Area.

Our growing score: 2

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               Seedpod                                           Leaf                                            Stem                                        Seed                                          Habit

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