Photo by K. Breault
Photo by K. Breault
Identification Tips
•Family: Aster (Asteraceae)
•Habitat: Most open habitats
•Soil Conditions: Most soils
•Plant Height: 30-75 cm
•Flower Size: 2-3 inches across
•Flower Cluster Type: Terminal head
•Flower color: yellow with a brown centre
•Flowering time: June to September
•Leaf Shape: Lanceolate
•Leaf size: Up to 17 cm long
•Leaf Arrangement: Basal, alternate on stem
•Other Identifiers: stems very bristly, leaves hairy
Collection Information
•Collection Period: August-November
•Ripeness Indicator: Heads are black and dry,
plant is dormant
•Seed Description: 2mm, cylindrical, dark
grey-brown
•Collection Methods: Hand-pick seed heads from
plants